Phoenix Mercury take the belt

Phoenix Mercury beat Minnesota Lynx 56–49 at home to start reign 86 of the WNBA belt, the 9th for the franchise.

Minnesota Lynx had held it since August 4, 2003, with 0 defenses over 2 days.

Phoenix Mercury held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Sparks on August 8, 2003.