Houston Comets take the belt

Houston Comets beat Utah Starzz 80–71 at home to start reign 34 of the WNBA belt, the 6th for the franchise.

Utah Starzz had held it since August 14, 1999, with 0 defenses over 2 days.

Houston Comets held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Sparks on August 20, 1999.