Two WNBA powerhouses clash Friday as the New York Liberty host the Phoenix Mercury in a battle of top-tier teams at Barclays Center.

Rickea Jackson started and played 31 minutes for the Sparks. She totaled 24 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jackson converted a game-winning field goal as time expired, leading Los Angeles to its fifth consecutive victory. She converted 9-of-15 field goal attempts, 4-of-6 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.