SPARKS TONIGHT

vs. Sacramento, 7:30

Fox Sports Net 2, NBATV

Site -- Staples Center.

Radio -- KPLS (830).

Records -- Sparks 12-2, Monarchs 5-8.

Record vs. Monarchs -- 1-0.

Update -- The Sparks can put their suitcases away for a while. Los Angeles has already played 10 of its scheduled 17 road games, and starting tonight will play eight of its next 10 games at home. Mwadi Mabika, playing on a sore right leg, gave herself and the Sparks a lift by making two three-point shots in the 67-58 victory over San Antonio. Sacramento forward Tangela Smith is putting together an excellent season for Sacramento, averaging 13.4 points and 5.7 rebounds.

Tickets -- (213) 480-3232, (877) 962-2849.