The Houston Comets, second-seeded champions of the Western Conference, defeated the New York Liberty, first-seeded champions of the Eastern Conference, two games to none in a best-of-three series.

The Comets made their fourth appearance in the Finals in franchise history.

Going into the series, no other team except the Houston Comets had won a WNBA championship (1997–1999).

The Comets had a 27–5 record (.844), good enough to receive home-court advantage over the Liberty (20–12).

The Comets and the Liberty split the regular season series: All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time.