NEW YORK (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Sparks will aim to end a two-game losing streak Thursday when they face the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. New York holds a 20-14 record, while Los Angeles has gone 12-20. The Sparks are coming off an 87-94 loss at Phoenix on Aug. 11 despite 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists from Nneka Ogwumike. Over her last five games, Ogwumike has scored at least 16 points four times. New York lost 92-106 at Indiana on Aug. 11. Jonquel Jones had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Jones has four double-doubles in her last seven games, including a 14-point, 15-rebound effort against Seattle on Aug. 5. Thursday’s game is the rubber match in the season series. New York won 113-109 at Los Angeles on July 28. Los Angeles won 98-97 at New York on June 21. In New York’s July win, Ogwumike had 21 points and 9 assists, while Jones contributed 9 points and 5 rebounds. New York has won four of its last five and is an 8.5-point favorite. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 93-84 Liberty victory, and the total is 186.5. Ogwumike continues to pace Los Angeles with consistent scoring and rebounding. Jones had 3 blocks against Indiana and has recorded multiple blocks in two of the past three games. The Liberty return home after a one-game road trip before heading to Connecticut on Saturday. The Sparks open a stretch with six road games in their next 10.