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‘Not a Great Playoff Debut,’ ‘Most Overhyped Player’ – WNBA World Rips Olivia Miles as Lynx Drop Game 1 vs. Liberty

Following a regular season that positioned her as a leading candidate for the top rookie honor, Minnesota guard Olivia Miles struggled in her initial postseason appearance during an opening playoff loss to New York. The visitors controlled the contest to secure a 91-75 victory, fueled heavily by a dominant scoring performance from Breanna Stewart.

Having recently returned from a lower leg injury that forced her to sit out the final pair of regular-season matchups, the freshman playmaker managed just eleven points alongside eight boards and a single assist, missing the majority of her field goal attempts while committing multiple turnovers and fouls.

Online critics quickly targeted the young star following the defeat, with various social media users questioning her regular-season acclaim and criticizing her shooting struggles and ball-handling miscues. Supporters and observers pointed to excessive pressure and rust from her recent absence, while expressing hope that she can regain her rhythm ahead of the second game in the series.

During the regular schedule, the second overall draft selection had shouldered a heavy load for her squad, helping secure a top seed in the standings while filling the void left by an injured teammate.

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