Jordin Canada Out Due to Injury for the Atlanta Dream
Atlanta Dream’s starting point guard, Jordin Canada, will be out for at least two weeks due to a right hamstring injury, the team announced on Wednesday.
Canada suffered the injury during the third quarter of the Dream’s 74-66 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday.
With two minutes remaining in the third period, Canada drove towards the basket against Alyssa Thomas and began grimacing after taking a shot. She didn’t put much weight on her right leg as she limped off the court, while the game action continued until Atlanta could call a timeout.
The team’s medical staff initially examined her on the ground behind the bench, and then Canada was taken to the locker room and was officially ruled out in the final quarter.
The Dream’s starting point guard averaged 11.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game before Sunday. At that point, she was the fifth-leading assist player in the league. Her defense has also been crucial for Atlanta, with the team having a defensive efficiency of 94.7 with her and 101.7 without her.
The game on Sunday marked the return of Rhyne Howard, who had been out since July 17 with a knee injury, and Brittney Griner, who missed three games due to a neck injury.
However, now, the Dream will have to wait longer to be at full capacity.
Canada is expected to return in full this season, according to the team.
