Griner turns away early rim attempt in Connecticut

The play came during the league’s Rivals Week slate.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read

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BG SAID NOT HERE 😤 Brittney Griner meets it at the rim and sends it back to set the tone early in Connecticut. ATL-CON

What happened: Brittney Griner met an attempt at the rim and sent it back shortly after tipoff.

Why it matters: Griner became the WNBA’s career blocks leader on June 23. Rim protection remains a central part of her impact.

By the numbers: Through 15 games, Griner averaged 13.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 25.5 minutes.

What to watch: The final result will determine whether the early defensive tone held up.

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