Brief
Jordin Canada leads Dream past Liberty in overtime semifinal
Canada’s preparation from her Seattle Storm days helped her guide the Dream to a 101‑98 overtime victory in Game 2.
By Felo News Desk · Published
In Atlanta, Dream point guard Jordin Canada delivered a 23‑point, eight‑assist performance to lift the team to a 101‑98 overtime win over the Liberty in Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals on Oct. 7, 2026, according to the New York Post.
Canada, the No. 5 overall pick in 2018, spent her first four seasons with the Seattle Storm, learning from veterans such as Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd and Alysha Clark. The experience earned her two championship rings and a reputation as a locker‑room leader. In the first game of the series, she posted 25 points, four three‑pointers, four assists and five steals, guiding the Dream to a 92‑82 win.
After the Game 2 shootaround, Canada said the preparation she observed in Seattle was the most important factor in her success, emphasizing “watching… staying ready, staying prepared.” Former Dream star DeWanna Bonner, who won a title with the Phoenix Mercury in 2009, echoed the sentiment, noting that rookie players learn a “blueprint” from championship teammates and carry it throughout their careers.
Key facts
- Jordin Canada scored 23 points and recorded eight assists in the Dream's 101‑98 overtime win over the Liberty. (nypost.com)
- Canada previously won two championships with the Seattle Storm, learning from veterans like Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart. (nypost.com)
- DeWanna Bonner compared Canada's development to her own rookie experience with Diana Taurasi on a Phoenix Mercury championship team. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Jordin Canada taking lessons from past and using them vs. Liberty”
