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.
Regular season standings Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Note: Teams with an "X" clinched playoff spots.
Bracket For the playoffs, the four teams with the best record in the league were seeded one to four. Houston was in the Eastern Conference so two Eastern Conference teams matched up in the WNBA Championship.
Semifinals Charlotte Sting vs. Houston Comets
New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury
WNBA Championship
WNBA.com: WNBA Playoffs History: 1997
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