Houston Comets take the belt

Houston Comets beat Cleveland Rockers 76–66 on the road to start reign 9 of the WNBA belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Cleveland Rockers had held it since July 26, 1997, with 4 defenses over 10 days.

Houston Comets held it for 11 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Charlotte Sting on August 16, 1997.