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Aaliyah Edwards scores a career-high 26 points as the Sun beat the Sky 87-81

Aaliyah Edwards scored a career-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds, and Diamond Miller added 21 points as the Connecticut Sun beat the Chicago Sky 87-81

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Nelson-Ododa (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Sky.

Impact The Sun are holding Nelson-Ododa out for the first leg of this back-to-back set. If Brittney Griner (knee) ends up sitting out Tuesday as well, Aaliyah Edwards could be thrust into a significant role in the starting lineup in her return from a four-game absence with an ankle injury.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Nelson-Ododa (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Sky.

Impact The fifth-year center is at risk of missing the first half of this back-to-back set. The Sun could place a larger emphasis on keeping Diamond Miller involved is Nelson-Ododa cannot play Tuesday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nelson-Ododa, Sun host the Sky

Connecticut plays Chicago in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Notches 14 points Nelson-Ododa contributed 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), one rebound and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 101-78 loss to the Aces.

Impact Nelson-Ododa had a quiet fantasy night outside of her 14 points. She's mostly been solid this season, shooting 57.5 percent from the field with averages of 10.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sparks take on the Sun on 6-game skid

Los Angeles will try to end its six-game losing streak when the Los Angeles Sparks take on Connecticut

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jackie Young scores 24 and the Aces beat the Sun 101-78

Jackie Young had 24 points and seven rebounds in three quarters, A’ja Wilson added 20 points, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Connecticut Sun 101-78

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Connecticut faces Las Vegas on 5-game road slide

Connecticut will aim to stop its five-game road skid when the Sun visit Las Vegas

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double-doubles with three stocks Nelson-Ododa put up 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two swats over 29 minutes in Tuesday's 85-77 win over the Sparks.

Impact This was Nelson-Ododa's second straight double-double and her fifth of the season. She missed just four shots, was perfect at the line and finished with a plus-9 differential in the eight-point win.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Olivia Nelson-Ododa scores 18 for Connecticut Sun in 85-77 win over LA Sparks at TD Garden

Olivia Nelson-Ododa scored 18 points and Kennedy Burke had 17 to lead the Connecticut Sun to an 85-77 win over the Los Angeles Sparks at TD Garden on Tuesday night

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

A late Liberty surge, sparked by Marine Johannes, sinks the Sun as Sabrina Ionescu sits

Jonquel Jones scored 23 points and Marine Johannes keyed a fourth quarter run to help the New York Liberty beat the Connecticut Sun 82-75

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in Saturday's loss Nelson-Ododa recorded 21 points (7-9 FG, 7-7 FT) and 10 rebounds over 28 minutes during the Sun's 82-75 loss to the Liberty on Saturday.

Impact Brittney Griner (knee) was a late scratch for Saturday's contest, so Nelson-Ododa had the opportunity to operate in an expanded role. The fifth-year center answered the call, setting a season high in points while leading the Sun in both scoring and rebounds en route to her fourth double-double of the season. Connecticut's next game takes place Tuesday against Los Angeles, and Nelson-Ododa would continue to take on more responsibilities if Griner is not cleared to return for that contest.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut hosts New York following Ionescu's 20-point game

New York visits the Connecticut Sun after Sabrina Ionescu scored 20 points in the Liberty's 85-81 victory against the Los Angeles Sparks

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Howard leads Atlanta against Connecticut after 22-point showing

Atlanta plays the Connecticut Sun after Rhyne Howard scored 22 points in the Dream's 107-95 win against the Toronto Tempo

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Available Friday Nelson-Ododa (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Mercury.

Impact Nelson-Ododa was a late addition to the injury report Friday but will shed her probable tag and suit up. Over her last five games, the 25-year-old center has averaged 12.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals across 26.0 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Nelson-Ododa (illness) is probable for Friday's game against Phoenix.

Impact The Sun expect Nelson-Ododa to play through an illness Friday. She's been a full-time starter since June 22 and should continue to play an expanded role now that Aneesah Morrow is in Toronto.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Connecticut faces Phoenix, aims to break 5-game slide

Connecticut looks to break its five-game slide when the Connecticut Sun play Phoenix

AUGUST 6 • Associated Press

Connecticut faces Dallas, looks to stop 4-game slide

Connecticut comes into the matchup against Dallas as losers of four in a row

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Posts strong double-double Nelson-Ododa tallied 16 points (5-11 FG, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, four steals and three blocks in 25 minutes during Thursday's 94-88 loss to the Sky.

Impact Nelson-Ododa supplied the Sun with plenty of production on both ends of the court, but it wasn't quite enough to secure the victory. She led Connecticut in rebounds, steals and blocks, and she recorded her second double-double over her last four appearances. Nelson-Ododa has now started 12 straight games and isn't going anywhere as long as she continues this strong stretch of play.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Cardoso scores 18 points in 4th quarter, Sky rallies to beat Sun 94-88

Kamilla Cardoso scored 18 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter, Sydney Taylor had 14 points and six assists and the Chicago Sky overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Connecticut 94...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Connecticut visits Chicago following Taylor's 31-point game

Chicago hosts the Connecticut Sun after Sydney Taylor scored 31 points in the Chicago Sky's 95-94 loss to the New York Liberty

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Productive in loss to Mystics Nelson-Ododa ended with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks over 30 minutes in Tuesday's 92-84 loss to Washington.

Impact Nelson-Ododa matched her season highs in scoring and blocks Tuesday. The 25-year-old has flourished since moving into the starting lineup, and following the loss to the Mystics, she is averaging a career-high 9.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 21.2 minutes in 24 regular-season appearances.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen lead Mystics to 92-84 victory over Sun

Sonia Citron scored 22 points and Kiki Iriafen added 20 points and 10 rebounds to help the Washington Mystics beat the Connecticut Sun 92-84

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Connecticut visits Washington following Austin's 25-point outing

Washington hosts the Connecticut Sun after Shakira Austin scored 25 points in the Washington Mystics' 100-99 win against the Las Vegas Aces

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Settling into starting lineup Nelson-Ododa notched 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and two blocks in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 123-88 loss to Indiana.

Impact With Brittney Griner (knee) struggling to stay in the Sun's lineup this year, Nelson-Ododa is settling into the first unit. She's now made 10 consecutive starts, during which Nelson-Ododa has averaged 11.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 25.5 minutes per game.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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