Lynx’ Olivia Miles joins Sue Bird territory just 3 games into WNBA career

Just three games into her WNBA career, Olivia Miles has already entered historic company for the Minnesota Lynx.

The No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft continued her hot start Thursday night in Minnesota’s 90-86 win over the Dallas Wings. Miles finished with 15 points, six assists, two rebounds and one block in 32 minutes while shooting 7-of-12 from the field.

Through her first three WNBA games, Miles is averaging 16.3 points, 7.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and one block per game. She has also led Minnesota in assists in every contest this season.

Her early production has already placed her alongside several WNBA legends. Miles became just the third player in league history to record at least 10 points and five assists in each of her first three career games, joining Sue Bird and Candace Parker. She also became only the fifth player in league history to average at least 15 points and five assists through three career games, joining Bird, Parker, Caitlin Clark and Nikki McCray.

Miles has recorded 49 points and 21 assists through three games, tying Clark for the fourth-most assists through a player’s first three career games in league history. She also became the first rookie in league history to rack up at least 45 points and 20 assists over their first three games.

The Lynx improved to 2-1 with the win after overcoming a 12-point deficit. Dallas led 48-40 at halftime and 70-68 entering the fourth quarter before Minnesota outscored the Wings 22-16 in the final period.

Natasha Howard led the Lynx with 26 points, five rebounds, four assists and three blocks while shooting 11-of-14 from the floor. Courtney Williams scored 21 points on 9-of-10 shooting. Nia Coffey finished with 13 points and eight rebounds, while Kayla McBride contributed 11 points and went 9-of-11 from the free-throw line.

Dallas was led by Paige Bueckers with 27 points and eight assists. Maddy Siegrist scored 17 first-half points, while No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd added eight points off the bench in her second WNBA game.

The Lynx return home for their fourth game of the season when they take on the Chicago Sky on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.

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