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Barker’s Buzzer-Beater Delivers Portland Fire’s First Win Over Liberty

New York faces lineup gaps plus turnover trouble that could shape the Prime Video rematch.

Overview

  • Sarah Ashlee Barker sealed a 98-96 win with a last-second putback Tuesday, after Bridget Carleton poured in a career-high 26 for Portland.
  • The teams meet again at the Moda Center, with tip at 10 p.m. ET Thursday in a Prime Video exclusive.
  • The Liberty remain without Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally due to injuries.
  • New York committed 18 turnovers in the loss, which blunted an otherwise efficient shooting night.
  • The Liberty signed Alex Fowler to their second developmental roster spot ahead of the rematch.