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Final Injury Report for Fire-Sparks: Will Sarah Ashlee Barker, Karlie Samuelson Play?
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The Portland Fire are on the road Sunday night as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Sparks in a Western Conference matchup as part of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.
Portland enters Sunday's game with a 6-6 record after losing at home to the Phoenix Mercury Friday night.
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Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee BarkerTroy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
In Friday's loss to the Mercury, Sarah Ashlee Barker led the way for the Fire as she recorded 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Karlie Samuelson added 13 points and three rebounds off the bench.
The Fire will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Sparks in a tough road matchup.
Los Angeles enters Sunday's contest with a 4-6 record after losing at home to the Dallas Wings Friday night, which extended their losing streak to three games.
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Kelsey Plum led the way for the Sparks in Friday's loss as she ended the game with 27 points and six assists while Ariel Atkins recorded 16 points, five rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday night's matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Fire Injury Report: Will Sarah Ashlee Barker, Karlie Samuelson Play?
Portland Fire guard Sarah Ashlee Barker (3)Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
The Fire have two players listed on their injury report for Sunday as they have listed Barker and Samuelson as probable.
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Portland has listed Barker as probable due to a right quad contusion and she is expected to play against the Sparks.
Portland Fire guard Karlie Samuelson (44)Soobum Im-Imagn Images
The Fire have also listed Samuelson as probable and she is expected to play despite dealing with right Achilles soreness.
Sparks Injury Report
The Sparks enter Sunday's game with a healthy roster as they have nobody listed on their injury report.
This is great news for Los Angeles after the team welcomed back Plum from a three-game absence in Friday's loss as they try to end their three-game losing skid Sunday at home.
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Fans can catch Sunday night's matchup between the Fire and Sparks from Los Angeles at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
