Phoenix Mercury take the belt

Phoenix Mercury beat Houston Comets 69–66 at home to start reign 14 of the WNBA belt, the 2nd for the franchise.

Houston Comets had held it since August 30, 1997, with 5 defenses over 298 days.

Phoenix Mercury held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Liberty on June 29, 1998.