Belt game 43 · July 8, 1998
Houston Comets take the belt
Houston Comets beat New York Liberty 79–54 on the road to start reign 18 of the WNBA belt, the 4th for the franchise.
New York Liberty had held it since July 6, 1998, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Houston Comets held it for 24 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Rockers on August 1, 1998.
18Reign number
4Team's reign
9Defenses
24Days held