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Houston Comets vs. New York Liberty | 1997 WNBA Championship Game (Aug. 30, 1997)
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The championship that started it all 🏆
On August 30, 1997, the Houston Comets defeated the New York Liberty 65–51 to capture the first championship in WNBA history.
Cynthia Cooper led the way with a game-high 25 PTS, earning Championship MVP honors, while Tina Thompson added 18 PTS and 6 REB. The historic victory marked the beginning of Houston's four consecutive WNBA titles from 1997–2000.
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