Next up for the Sparks: Thursday vs. New York

SPARKS VS. NEW YORK

When: 12:30 p.m.

Where: Staples Center.

On the air: TWC SportsNet.

Records: Sparks 6-4, Liberty 5-5.

Record vs. Liberty (2012): 1-1.

Update: The Sparks are 6-0 at home, while the New York Liberty is 1-4 on the road. Dating back to last season, the Sparks have won 16 consecutive regular-season home games — but they remain the only team in the WNBA this season that has not won on the road. The Liberty and the Sparks are in third place in their respective conferences. The Liberty is led by Cappie Pondexter, who is averaging 17.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists a game. Candace Parker, who is averaging 17.4 points and 9.2 rebounds, matched her season-high in points (27) in Tuesday’s win over Minnesota.