Olivia Miles Pushes Fire Vs Lynx After Streak Ends

fire vs lynx arrives Monday, June 15, with Minnesota trying to regroup after its eight-game winning streak ended in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The Lynx still enter with one of the league’s best offensive profiles, but Napheesa Collier is listed out for the matchup.

Olivia Miles drives Minnesota

Olivia Miles has become the clearest reason Minnesota can keep the same pace. Through her first eight games, the Lynx point guard averaged 5.9 assists and 15.4 points per game, then jumped to 5.8 assists and 23.8 points over her last five while increasing from 11.3 shots per game to 13.8.

That shift changes the shape of Minnesota’s attack. She is not just setting up possessions now; she is finishing them, too, and the shot volume backs up the scoring spike.

Las Vegas ends the run

The streak ended in a high-scoring game against Las Vegas, but Minnesota’s larger numbers still point to a team that has been producing at a high level. The Lynx moved from the No. 2 offensive rating in the WNBA to No. 1 in June, and they went 4-1 against the spread in the month.

They also covered the spread in eight of their last nine games. That run gives Monday’s game a sharper edge than a simple rebound spot; Minnesota has been efficient enough to keep separating from most opponents even with a loss now on the board.

Fire injury report

The Fire bring their own uncertainty into the matchup, with Nyadiew Puoch listed as questionable. Minnesota’s injury report is tighter, but Collier being out remains the most notable absence on either side.

For the Lynx, that means the task is straightforward: carry the offense through Miles, keep the same scoring level that pushed them to the top of the league in June, and answer a loss that ended their eight-game surge before the Portland game.