Detroit Shock take the belt

Detroit Shock beat New York Liberty 82–65 at home to start reign 16 of the WNBA belt, the 1st for the franchise.

New York Liberty had held it since June 29, 1998, with 0 defenses over 2 days.

Detroit Shock held it for 5 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Liberty on July 6, 1998.