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Connecticut had a 78-58 lead — its largest of the game — early
in the fourth quarter before Chicago clawed within 82-79 with
2:20 left following a 21-4 run. The Sun scored the next four
points, highlighted by Edwards' block and layup for a
seven-point lead.
Kennedy Burke added 19 points for Connecticut (10-27). Edwards
was 11 of 16 from the field in 26 minutes and topped her
previous best of 24 points. Brittney Griner (left knee) and
Olivia Nelson-Ododa (right knee) did not play.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (15-24) with 24 points and 13
rebounds for her 14th double-double this season. Azura Stevens
added 18 points. Courtney Vandersloot became the second player
in WNBA history to reach 3,000 career assists, doing so with the
highest average per game.
Connecticut led 44-29 at halftime after holding the Sky to 33%
shooting, including 0 of 12 from 3-point range. Sun starters
Edwards (15 points), Burke (11) and Miller (10) combined to
outscore Chicago 36-29 in the first half.
Chicago was without two of its guards in the second half due to
injuries. Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16
minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged
four minutes.
Up next
Sky: At New York on Saturday.
Sun: Host Golden State on Wednesday.
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