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Griner recorded her 878th career block, and fourth of the game,
in the third quarter to pass Margo Dydek's mark that had stood
since 2008.
Charlisse Leger-Walker added 13 points, seven rebounds and five
assists for Connecticut (3-15), which improved to 2-7 at home
this season. Leila Lacan added 12 points and Aaliyah Edwards
scored 11.
Kamilla Cardoso had 16 points and 14 rebounds for Chicago
(4-12), which has lost six straight games. Azura Stevens scored
11 and Sydney Taylor added 10. Skylar Diggins moved to seventh
on the WNBA's career made free throws list.
Connecticut scored 31 points in the second quarter to take
control and led by as many as 33 in the game.
Kennedy Burke made a 3-pointer in the second quarter to push the
Sun’s lead to 28-23 and reach 1,000 career points. Saniya Rivers
scored her 500th career point in the third, becoming the third
rookie from the 2025 class to do so.
Up next
Sky: Host the Portland Fire on Wednesday.
Sun: Play the Washington Mystics on Friday at home.
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