Rookie phenom Olivia Miles, the Minnesota Lynx point guard, is officially listed as “probable” for Friday’s huge matchup against the Washington Mystics after she rolled her ankle during Wednesday’s game. Seriously, this kid was absolutely on fire before that scary moment, and now everyone’s holding their breath for the tipoff.
The Brutal Play That Had Everyone Holding Their Breath
Wednesday night was a total roller coaster for the Lynx. Miles was cooking, absolutely owning the court against the Golden State Valkyries. She was putting up big numbers, tallying 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, showing off that maturity Minnesota coach Cheryl Reeve loves to talk about. Then, with just 4:27 left in the game, it happened. Miles was playing fierce defense on Valkyries guard Veronica Burton when she awkwardly planted her foot. And in a cruel twist of fate, she stepped right on her own teammate, Napheesa Collier’s foot. We all saw her limp off towards the baseline, before she crumpled to the ground in obvious pain. You just hate to see a player, especially a rookie dominating like that, get taken out.
What ‘Probable’ Really Means, And Collier’s Absence
So, the Lynx dropped their pregame status report, and “probable” typically means there’s about a 75% chance Miles will actually hit the court. It’s way better than “questionable” or “doubtful,” but it still leaves you wondering, doesn’t it? Coach Reeve, speaking to reporters in San Francisco, said it perfectly, “She has a maturity about her. That’s a rookie. It’s high stakes, and you know she is going to be targeted and part of the other team’s game plan.” She knows what Miles brings, and the stakes are real.
But here’s another wrinkle for Friday: Napheesa Collier is listed as “out,” not due to injury but for “rest.” This game against the Mystics is the final stop on a grueling four-game road trip for the Lynx. It’s going to be Collier’s first missed game since she made her season debut back on July 22, after undergoing two ankle surgeries this offseason. So, even if Miles does suit up, they’re definitely going to be down at least one star player.
Friday’s game against the Mystics is going to be a true test of grit for the Lynx. Can Miles power through and bring her A-game after that nasty ankle roll? With Collier resting up, the team will need every single player to step up. It’s gonna be wild to see how it all shakes out!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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