Cleveland Rockers take the belt

Cleveland Rockers beat Houston Comets 74–71 on the road to start reign 19 of the WNBA belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Houston Comets had held it since July 8, 1998, with 9 defenses over 24 days.

Cleveland Rockers held it for 9 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Phoenix Mercury on August 10, 1998.