Sparks Tonight

VS. MIAMI, 6:30

Site--Staples Center.

Radio--KWKU (1220).

TV--Fox Sports Net 2.

Records--Sparks 10-3, Sol 5-7.

Record vs. Sol (2000)--1-0.

Update--It could have been worse. The Sparks could have lost all four games on their last trip instead of winning the finale at Detroit. The Sparks are only a half-game behind the pace they set last season, when they were 28-4, and only a half-game behind the Houston Comets in the Western Conference. “We lost, but we didn’t get beat up and lose,” Coach Michael Cooper said. Lisa Leslie ranks fourth in the league in scoring (19.1) and rebounds (9.8) and could average double figures in both categories for the first time in her pro career. After a 4-0 start, Miami has lost seven of eight, including a 74-72 defeat to the Portland Fire on Friday at Miami. Sol guard Sandy Brondello leads the team in scoring (14.6).

* Tickets--(213) 480-3232.