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Howard broke the franchise record for
3-pointers in a game, topping Renee Montgomery's eight in 2018.
Griner blocked a shot by Elizabeth Williams late in the third
quarter to move into a tie with Lisa Leslie (822). Griner added
another in the fourth to sit alone in second, trailing Margo
Dydek's record 877.
Howard, who was scoreless in the first quarter, had 11 points in
the third quarter to help Atlanta take a 58-54 lead. She ended
the third with a jumper from the free-throw line and began the
fourth with a 3-pointer for a seven-point lead. Howard added
another 3-pointer with 8:18 remaining for the first double-digit
lead of the game at 66-56.
Howard also scored 11 points during Atlanta’s 18-3 run in the
fourth to take a 79-59 lead.
Allisha Gray had 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists for
Atlanta (7-3). Brionna Jones added 13 points and 11 rebounds,
and Jordin Canada scored 12 to go with eight assists.
Kamilla Cardoso led Chicago (2-7) with 15 points and nine
rebounds. Angel Reese added 12 points and nine boards, and Ariel
Atkins also scored 12.
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