Olivia Miles injury update: Lynx star rookie exits win with ankle injury

SAN FRANCISCO ― Minnesota Lynx rookie point guard Olivia Miles was injured during the Lynx's Aug. 19 game against the Golden State Valkyries.

Miles had another spectacular performance for the Lynx as she tallied 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds before she left the game with an apparent ankle injury.

The 23-year-old was defending Valkyries guard Veronica Burton when she awkwardly planted her foot, appearing to roll her ankle when she stepped on teammate Napheesa Collier's foot while defending a pass. She hobbled her way to the baseline before falling to the ground in pain with 4:37 left in the game.

Olivia Miles steps on Napheesa’s foot and rolls her ankle 😞 pic.twitter.com/937HprTE6P

Miles was down on the ground for a couple of minutes, surrounded by coaches and teammates. She was eventually helped off the floor by the Lynx training staff, as they helped her limp to the bench.

Miles did not return for the remainder of the game.

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After appearing to have rolled her ankle, Olivia Miles can be seen limping from the bench to celebrate her team during a timeout. pic.twitter.com/ld0YxvqsgS