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Diggins completed a three-point play with 1:20 remaining to
extend Chicago’s lead to 80-77. But Saniya Rivers answered at
the other end with a 3-pointer from the corner.
Williams put Chicago ahead 82-79 with 48.9 seconds left on a
basket in the lane and she added a hook shot at 14.5 for a
five-point lead. Then, Diggins sealed it at the free-throw line.
Azura Stevens had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Natasha Cloud
also scored 13 for Chicago (4-6). Williams scored all 10 of her
points in the second half and Kamilla Cardoso had 10 points and
eight rebounds.
Diamond Miller and Brittney Griner each scored 16 points for
Connecticut (2-10), which dropped to 1-7 on the road this
season. Rivers added 14 points, and Aneesah Morrow had 17
rebounds to go with eight points.
Chicago was held to 11 points in the first quarter before
scoring 32 points in the second to pull within 45-43 at
halftime.
Cloud scored five straight points, including a 3-pointer with
1:37 left in the third to make it 63-56. Cloud made her second
3-pointer with 3:37 left in the fourth for a 77-72 lead.
Up next
Connecticut: Returns home to play New York on Monday.
Chicago: Goes on the road to play Toronto on Sunday.
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