SPARKS TONIGHT

vs. Phoenix, 7:30, NBA TV

Site -- Staples Center.

Radio -- 690.

Records -- Sparks 3-3, Mercury 1-5.

Record vs. Mercury (2004) -- 3-1.

Update -- The Sparks are looking for a way off the win-one, lose-one treadmill they have been riding. Perhaps being at home for six games starting tonight can provide some momentum; the Sparks are 54-12 since moving into Staples Center in 2001. The Mercury’s only victory came May 26 in Charlotte, and Phoenix has dropped three consecutive games since.

Tickets -- (213) 480-3232.