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.

Road to the playoffs
Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Note:Teams with an "X" clinched playoff spots.