When: 7 p.m.

Where: KeyArena.

Records: Sonics 23-23 (before last night's game), Suns 24-23.

TV: KONG. Radio: KJR (950 AM).

P SONICS Ht. Ppg. R/A
F Vin Baker 6-11 16.9 6.7 R
F R. Lewis 6-10 16.6 7.3 R
C J. James 7-1 3.2 2.3 R
G Brent Barry 6-6 12.8 5.5 R
G Gary Payton 6-4 23.0 9.2 A
P SUNS Ht. Ppg. R/A
F Bo Outlaw 6-8 4.4 4.2 R
F S. Marion 6-7 18.4 9.5 R
C J. Tsakalidis 7-2 5.4 4.3 R
G A.Hardaway 6-7 15.1 5.0 R
G S. Marbury 6-2 20.0 8.3 A

Notes: James started at center in place of forward Vin Baker (shoulder, neck) last night, with Art Long moving to forward. ... The teams have played once this season, the Suns winning 92-91 at KeyArena on Nov. 13. ... The Suns are 24-23, battling the Blazers, Jazz, Sonics and Clippers for the seventh and eighth playoff spots in the Western Conference. ... Point guard Stephon Marbury, obtained during the offseason in a trade with the New Jersey Nets for Jason Kidd, has been the Suns' leader, averaging 20 points and 8.3 assists. ... The Suns have won three games in a row, including a 98-97 victory Sunday at Golden State. Anfernee Hardaway led the Suns with 25 points.... Suns Coach Scott Skiles said neither forward Rodney Rogers (sore left ankle) nor center Jake Voskuhl (sore left foot) would be traveling with the team for tonight's game.

Injuries: Seattle, C Calvin Booth is on the injured list. Phoenix, F Tom Gugliotta is on the injured list.