Belt game 31 · August 30, 1997 · playoffs
Houston Comets take the belt
Houston Comets beat New York Liberty 65–51 at home to start reign 13 of the WNBA belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
New York Liberty had held it since August 24, 1997, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Houston Comets held it for 298 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Phoenix Mercury on June 24, 1998.
13Reign number
3Team's reign
5Defenses
298Days held