SPARKS TONIGHT

at Washington

4 PDT, ESPN

* Radio--KPLS (830).

* Records--Sparks 9-2, Mystics 6-5.

* 1999 record vs. Mystics--1-1.

* Update--The Mystics are challenging for first place in the Eastern Conference, after going 12-20 last summer. Coach Nancy Darsch runs a triangle offense and it’s working better this summer, bolstered by the acquisition of Vicky Bullett. Chamique Holdsclaw is averaging a team-leading 17.5 points and 6.6 rebounds.