Phoenix Mercury take the belt

Phoenix Mercury beat Cleveland Rockers 82–80 on the road to start reign 20 of the WNBA belt, the 3rd for the franchise.

Cleveland Rockers had held it since August 1, 1998, with 3 defenses over 9 days.

Phoenix Mercury held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Liberty on August 11, 1998.