Indiana Fever take the belt

Indiana Fever beat New York Liberty 72–68 on the road to start reign 97 of the WNBA belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

New York Liberty had held it since May 26, 2004, with 4 defenses over 16 days.

Indiana Fever held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Wings on June 12, 2004.