{"id":31233,"date":"2025-09-04T05:10:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/canada-leads-dreams-crucial-triumph-key-boost-in-the-wnba\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T05:10:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T09:10:43","slug":"canada-leads-dreams-crucial-triumph-key-boost-in-the-wnba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/wnba\/canada-leads-dreams-crucial-triumph-key-boost-in-the-wnba\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada leads Dream&#8217;s crucial triumph: Key boost in the WNBA"},"content":{"rendered":"Guard Jordin Canada returned to action with the Atlanta Dream on Monday, marking a milestone in the 93-76 victory against the Connecticut Sun. This triumph not only celebrated Canada&#8217;s return, but also propelled the Dream to a tie for second place in the WNBA standings, alongside the Las Vegas Aces.\n\nAfter missing eight games due to a hamstring injury, Canada showed his worth by scoring 15 points with an outstanding 6-of-9 field goal shooting in 20 minutes of play, coming off the bench for the first time this season.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I didn&#8217;t really intend to play her that much, but she said she felt good and was playing even better. So we kept her in. She was fantastic, scoring important baskets one after another. We all know what she&#8217;s capable of on defense, and today she was outstanding. It&#8217;s really nice to have her back, because before she got injured, she was playing at an All-Star level.<\/p><cite>Karl Smesko, Dream coach<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0901%2Fr1539772_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Jordin Canada, quien se perdi\u00f3 los \u00faltimos ocho juegos debido a una lesi\u00f3n en el tend\u00f3n de la corva, regres\u00f3 el lunes anotando 15 puntos en 20 minutos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nWith 30 years old, Canada, who won WNBA titles in 2018 and 2020 with the Seattle Storm, and who also played for the Los Angeles Sparks, is in her second season with the Dream. She has been included twice in the WNBA&#8217;s first defensive team, in 2019 and 2023. In the current season, she averages 12.1 points and leads the team with 5.5 assists.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Once I felt comfortable, I kept going as always. I was trying to be gracious with the comeback and knowing it would take a little time, but now I feel good out there.<\/p><cite>Jordin Canada<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\nCanada&#8217;s return is crucial as the Dream look to secure the second seed in the WNBA playoffs, behind the Minnesota Lynx. The Dream and the Aces, both with a 26-14 record, have four games remaining in the regular season. The Aces, however, have an advantage over the Dream, having won the season series 3-0.\n\nAfter three quarters, the Dream only had a one-point lead over the Sun. Canada played a key role in the team&#8217;s offense, outscoring Connecticut 26-10 in the final quarter.\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Trying to make sure that in these types of regular season games we&#8217;re doing what we need to do. That way, when we get to the playoffs, we&#8217;re not surprised and we&#8217;re ready for the moment.<\/p><cite>Jordin Canada<\/cite><\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guard Jordin Canada returned to action with the Atlanta Dream on Monday, marking a milestone in the 93-76 victory against the Connecticut Sun. This triumph not only celebrated Canada&#8217;s return, but also propelled the Dream to a tie for second place in the WNBA standings, alongside the Las Vegas Aces. 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