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

Semifinals

- Houston defeats Charlotte, 1-0

  • Houston 70, Charlotte 54 (Aug. 28)

- New York defeats Phoenix, 1-0

  • New York 59, Phoenix 41 (Aug. 28)

WNBA Finals

- Houston defeats New York, 1-0

  • Houston 65, New York 51 (Aug. 30)

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