Up next for the Sparks: Thursday vs. Chicago

SPARKS TONIGHT

VS. CHICAGO

When: 7:30.

Where: Staples Center.

On the air: NBA TV, TWC 101.

Records: Sparks 20-10; Sky 12-17.

Record vs. Sky: 0-1.

Update: The Sparks will return home after losing four of their last five games on an 11-day trip. They finish the season with a four-game homestand against Chicago, Connecticut on Friday, Phoenix on Tuesday and Minnesota on Thursday. The Sparks have secured a playoff spot and are in second place in the Western Conference, 4 1/2 games behind Minnesota and two games ahead of San Antonio, which has lost its last five games. Chicago is tied with New York for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. The last time the teams played, the Sparks lost, 85-74, on Sept. 2. The Sky is led by Epiphanny Prince, who is averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and three assists. Kristi Toliver leads the Sparks with 18.1 points and 4.9 assists.

--Melissa Rohlin