Jordin Canada Leads Atlanta Dream to Game 1 Semifinals Victory Over New York Liberty
In Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, the Atlanta Dream defeated the New York Liberty 92-82, with Jordin Canada scoring 25 points and contributing five steals to secure the win.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 4, 2026 — In the opening game of the WNBA semifinals, the Atlanta Dream secured a victory against the New York Liberty with a final score of 92-82. The crucial performance in Game 1 came from Jordin Canada, who was instrumental in her team’s win.
Canada posted a game-high 25 points for the Atlanta Dream. In addition to her scoring contributions, she also recorded five steals, highlighting her defensive impact and ability to disrupt the Liberty’s offense. These efforts were key factors in the Dream’s ability to establish an early lead in the best-of-five series.
The victory places the Atlanta Dream ahead in the WNBA semifinals matchup. Further details regarding the specific game flow, other player performances from either team, or the schedule for subsequent games were not provided in the summary. The New York Liberty will now look to regroup and respond in the next game of the series.
Story summarized from the original created by ALAN COLE, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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