Tonight the Sparks visit Arco Arena and the Western Conference-leading Monarchs.

Ticha Penichiero calls L.A. "probably our biggest rival in the league. So far, we're 1-1 this season. We blew them out, then they blew us out, although we tried to come back. No matter our records or where we play, this would be a big game for both of us."

The Monarchs are still without DeMya Walker; the Sparks list Lisa Leslie, who hurt her knee Tuesday, as day-to-day.