TORONTO (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Sparks and Toronto Tempo meet Thursday at Coca Cola Coliseum in a pivotal WNBA matchup for two teams hovering around the .500 mark. The Sparks (8-8) enter the game following a dramatic 98-97 home victory over the New York Liberty on June 21. Forward Nneka Ogwumike led Los Angeles in that win with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes. The veteran has been productive this month, posting double-doubles in four of her last six games, including a 20-point, 17-rebound performance against Portland on June 7 and a 15-point, 15-rebound outing against Phoenix on June 13. The Tempo (8-9) return home after a 94-87 loss at Atlanta on June 22. Forward Isabelle Harrison has been a bright spot, recording 21 points and 10 rebounds in that defeat. Harrison has three double-doubles in her last five games, averaging 15.8 points and 7.0 rebounds over that stretch. Toronto also got 23 points from Marina Mabrey in the loss to the Dream. The season series is split 1-1. The Tempo won the most recent meeting 106-96 on May 17 in Los Angeles, while the Sparks took the first game 99-95 on May 15, also in Los Angeles. Interstat’s game simulator projects a close contest, with Toronto winning 104-102. Both teams are looking to gain momentum in the standings, with the Tempo aiming to climb back to .500 and the Sparks seeking their third win in four games.