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Jordin Canada leads Atlanta Dream to Finals victory with near triple-double

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Jordin Canada leads Atlanta Dream to Finals victory with near triple-double

Summary

Jordin Canada scored 13 points, added 7 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2 at Chase Center. This win ties the WNBA Finals series at 1-1 and marks the first finals victory in franchise history. Despite her contributions, Canada expressed dissatisfaction with her performance, citing forced shots and turnovers. Coach Karl Smesko noted the high intensity of both teams' defenses, contributing to difficult shooting experiences. The Dream will look to build on this momentum in Game 3 on Wednesday at State Farm Arena.

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By the Numbers

•Canada shot 3-of-14 from the field and had 4 turnovers.
•Atlanta Dream assisted on 17 baskets during the game.
•The win was Atlanta's first in WNBA Finals history.
•Dream leads the playoff series 1-1 heading to Game 3.
•Game 3 will take place on October 21 at State Farm Arena.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Jordin Canada After Near Triple-Double in Finals Win: ‘I Don’t Think I Played Well’

What they're saying

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Jordin Canada had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists in Atlanta’s first Finals win, but said she still did not think she played well.
— Yahoo Sports

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