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Jordin Canada delivered an impressive near triple-double performance that led the Atlanta Dream to a 79-65 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the 2026 WNBA Finals on Monday, leveling the series at one win apiece. Despite recording 13 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, the veteran guard expressed dissatisfaction with her own play.
“I don’t think I played well,” Canada admitted. “I was over-thinking a lot.”
Canada’s Playmaking Fuels Dream’s Win at Golden State
Although Canada downplayed her performance, her playmaking was instrumental in Atlanta’s success. During the second quarter alone, she distributed five assists, including two that set up Allisha Gray for transition three-pointers. Another well-timed pass found DeWanna Bonner, who hit a 19-foot pull-up jumper to give the Dream a 39-37 lead at halftime.
Canada’s impact extended beyond facilitating teammates. With just 3.1 seconds remaining in the third quarter, she capitalized on a turnover by stealing the ball from teammate Tiffany Hayes near midcourt, then nailed a 32-foot three-pointer as the buzzer sounded, stretching Atlanta’s lead to 60-46.
Supporting Canada’s efforts, Angel Reese delivered a dominant performance with 30 points and 16 rebounds, while Gray contributed 18 points, largely on catch-and-shoot opportunities created by Canada’s precise passing. The guard acknowledged her satisfaction in seeing the team come together to secure the win but made it clear she expects more from herself moving forward.
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