Olivia Miles is playing a major role in Minnesota’s regular-season rampage. On Sunday, the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft scored a mind-blowing 28 points, leading the Lynx to a big win over the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever.
Miles’ performance also blew the mind of WNBA legend and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, who even urged the league to base the logo’s silhouette on the young guard’s image.
Dawn Staley Raves About Olivia Miles After The Rookie’s Offensive Explosion Against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever
Olivia Miles continued her phenomenal season, scoring 28 points on 11-for-14 shooting from the field. The TCU standout, who made three 3-pointers and went 3-for-3 at the foul line, also finished with 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 block in 32 minutes.
She masterfully guided the league-leading Lynx to a crucial win over the Fever in a marquee matchup with a playoff atmosphere.
Miles’ awesome performance against one of the playoff favorites left legendary point guard and three-time NCAA women’s basketball champion Staley offering some choice words in amazement at Miles’ superb showing.
“@oliviamiles06 got me in my house cursing on a Sunday. Lord have mercy!,” Staley wrote on her social media account in reaction to Miles’ jaw-dropping performance.
The Minnesota point guard’s excellent effort also prompted Staley to call for a change to the WNBA logo, which featured a full-body image of Miles (complete with sports goggles) at its center.
“@WNBA I saw a logo change in this app…..use it!,” the veteran coach exclaimed.
@oliviamiles06 got me in my house cursing on a Sunday. Lord have mercy! @WNBA I saw a logo change in this app…..use it!
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) August 2, 2026
Staley even had that image tweeted on her next post, writing: “Here it is!! GEEZ US!!”
As with Minnesota’s previous wins, Miles received substantial help from her teammates in securing the team’s 25th win of the season.
Here it is!! GEEZ US!! pic.twitter.com/SsbkUCd9kY
— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) August 2, 2026
Courtney Williams scored 27 points on 12-for-20 shooting from the field, while Napheesa Collier tallied 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Natasha Howard and Kayla McBride added 13 and 10 points, respectively.
The Lynx weathered an early storm from the Fever and took a 36-33 lead after the first quarter. Minnesota continued to control the tempo, leading 64-53 at the half.
The Lynx took a 14-point lead at the 6:41 mark of the fourth quarter, but the Fever cut the deficit to two before Miles and Williams took turns burying crucial baskets to hold off Indiana in the final minutes.
Clark recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists for Indiana. Mitchell exploded for 37 points, extending her streak of 20-point games to 14. Aliyah Boston finished with 15 points and 7 assists.
