Phoenix Mercury take the belt

Phoenix Mercury beat Cleveland Rockers 71–60 on the road to start reign 25 of the WNBA belt, the 5th for the franchise.

Cleveland Rockers had held it since August 24, 1998, with 0 defenses over 1 days.

Phoenix Mercury held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Houston Comets on August 29, 1998.