Cleveland Rockers take the belt

Cleveland Rockers beat Phoenix Mercury 67–66 at home to start reign 24 of the WNBA belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Phoenix Mercury had held it since August 22, 1998, with 0 defenses over 2 days.

Cleveland Rockers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Phoenix Mercury on August 25, 1998.