Charlotte Sting take the belt

Charlotte Sting beat Houston Comets 80–71 at home to start reign 10 of the WNBA belt, the 1st for the franchise.

Houston Comets had held it since August 5, 1997, with 4 defenses over 11 days.

Charlotte Sting held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Rockers on August 17, 1997.