Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. from Yahoo Sports shine a spotlight on the exceptional display by first-year player Olivia Miles during her game against the Golden State Valkyries, a match where she established a new WNBA rookie benchmark for the highest number of three-point shots made in one contest. The complete discussion is available on “The Dunker Spot”; you can subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or any podcast platform.
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A recent game featured Olivia Miles, who, by the way, has consistently delivered an astounding, dynamic performance throughout the entire season. Right, she drives to the basket, claiming any available room.
She can confidently complete plays.
She has the ability to execute any desired pass.
She is unmistakably leaving her mark on her debut season.
Before last night’s game, she had only scored two three-point shots.
Olivia Miles achieved eight successful three-point shots when facing the Golden State Valkyries.
Indeed.
And truly, the impact of each shot was palpable, particularly during the initial half.
Understood.
And that accomplishment represents a fresh WNBA rookie record—yes, it does.
for the highest count of three-pointers in one contest.
That’s quite a significant achievement.
From my perspective, I pondered, what exactly would be the implications of that?
How does one respond if Olivia Miles masters her jump shot and can deploy it at will?
One must recall, my experience observing Olivia Miles in the WNBA has involved contemplating the strategies opposing teams might employ, utilizing varied defensive schemes against her within a single match, correct?
Should a team opt for a direct drop coverage, alright, I will position my defender on my hip.
I will round the corner, and then we will observe the outcome, see what develops.
If opponents attempt to go under a screen, I am capable of initiating a rescreen, or other similar maneuvers.
However, if I can incorporate well-timed shots, or simply assert, “This opportunity belongs to me.
I am executing these attempts,” that elevates the complexity of the challenge significantly for me.
Therefore, how did you process Olivia Miles effectively communicating, “You presumed it was this particular situation.
But it is also that other aspect?”
