Belt game 179 · June 11, 2002
New York Liberty take the belt
New York Liberty beat Utah Starzz 71–68 on the road to start reign 61 of the WNBA belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Utah Starzz had held it since June 9, 2002, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Liberty held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Sacramento Monarchs on June 13, 2002.
61Reign number
8Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held