TONIGHT

Sparks vs. Phoenix, 7:30 p.m.

Site -- Staples Center.

Radio -- 1150.

Record -- Sparks 4-1; Mercury 1-4.

Record vs. Mercury -- 1-0.

Update -- The Sparks are off to a successful start, but Coach Michael Cooper is quick to remind that they started last season 5-1 and finished 10-24. Phoenix, the defending champions, ended a four-game losing streak with a 98-93 victory Tuesday at Washington.