Tonight

at Houston

1 p.m., Channel 4

* Site--Compaq Center, Houston.

* Radio--KPLS (830).

* Records--Sparks 23-3, Houston 22-4.

* Record vs. Comets--2-0.

* Update--The Sparks hope to launch their six-game, regular-season-closing trip with their first win at the WNBA’s toughest venue, the Compaq Center. If they beat the Comets, they will sweep the three-game regular-season series. Coach Michael Cooper’s defenders will seek to shut down at least one of Houston’s big three. Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper and Tina Thompson provide most of the Comets’ offense, averaging a combined 55 points. The Sparks are working on a seven-game winning streak.

REMAINING GAMES

Monday at Minnesota 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday at Detroit 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 5 at Phoenix 1 p.m.

Aug. 8 at Seattle 7 p.m.

Aug. 9 at Utah 6 p.m.