Belt game 12 · July 16, 1997
Los Angeles Sparks take the belt
Los Angeles Sparks beat Houston Comets 77–52 at home to start reign 5 of the WNBA belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Houston Comets had held it since July 14, 1997, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Los Angeles Sparks held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Liberty on July 19, 1997.
5Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held