1997 WNBA Playoffs

The 1997 WNBA Playoffs was the postseason for the Women's National Basketball Association's 1997 season which ended with the Houston Comets beating the New York Liberty, 1-0 (65-51). Cynthia Cooper was named the MVP of the Finals. This was the first year of WNBA playoffs.

1997 WNBA Playoffs
DatesAugust 28–30, 1997
ChampionsHouston Comets (Finals Champion)
East championNew York Liberty (Coach: Nancy Darsch)
West championHouston Comets (Coach: Van Chancellor)

Road to the playoffs

Eastern Conference

Eastern Conference W L PCT Conf. GB
Houston Comets x1810.6436–6
New York Liberty x1711.6078–41.0
Charlotte Sting x1513.5365–73.0
Cleveland Rockers o1513.5365–73.0

Western Conference

Western Conference W L PCT Conf. GB
Phoenix Mercury x1612.5719–3
Los Angeles Sparks o1414.5008–42.0
Sacramento Monarchs o1018.3574–86.0
Utah Starzz o721.2503–99.0

Note:Teams with an "X" clinched playoff spots.

Playoffs

Charlotte Sting vs. Houston Comets

August 28
Charlotte Sting 54, Houston Comets 70
Scoring by half: 33–29, 21–41
Pts: Congreaves, Mapp 12 each
Rebs: Vicky Bullett 9
Asts: Rhonda Mapp 5
Pts: Cynthia Cooper 31
Rebs: Tina Thompson 12
Asts: Cynthia Cooper 5
The Summit, Houston, Texas
Attendance: 11,510
Referees: Sally Bell, Scott Yarbrough, Patty Broderick

New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury

August 28
New York Liberty 59, Phoenix Mercury 41
Scoring by half: 23–18, 36–23
Pts: Rebecca Lobo 16
Rebs: Kym Hampton 14
Asts: Teresa Weatherspoon 5
Pts: Gillom, Askamp 9 each
Rebs: Jennifer Gillom 7
Asts: Webb, Pettis 2 each
America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Attendance: 16,751
Referees: Bob Trammel, June Courteau, Violet Palmer

WNBA Championship

August 30
New York Liberty 51, Houston Comets 65
Scoring by half: 24–28, 27–37
Pts: Kym Hampton 13
Rebs: Kym Hampton 13
Asts: Teresa Weatherspoon 5
Pts: Cynthia Cooper 25
Rebs: Tammy Jackson 11
Asts: Cynthia Cooper 4
The Summit, Houston, Texas
Attendance: 16,285
Referees: Violet Palmer, June Courteau, Sally Bell

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