Houston Comets vs. New York Liberty | 1997 WNBA Championship Game (Aug. 30, 1997)

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. The 30th season of the WNBA is here. Subscribe: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: For news, stories, and more: Subscribe to the WNBA: Get the latest WNBA… Video by YouTube channel.