Phoenix Mercury take the belt

Phoenix Mercury beat Cleveland Rockers 78–68 at home to start reign 23 of the WNBA belt, the 4th for the franchise.

Cleveland Rockers had held it since August 17, 1998, with 0 defenses over 5 days.

Phoenix Mercury held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Rockers on August 24, 1998.