2000 Orlando Miracle season
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The 2000 WNBA season
was their 2nd in the league. The Miracle made to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, only to lose to the Cleveland Rockers
in three games.
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The 2000 WNBA season
was their 2nd in the league. The Miracle made to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, only to lose to the Cleveland Rockers
in three games.
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
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| 1
| 4
| Cintia dos Santos
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| Brazil
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| 2
| 20
| Jannon Roland
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| New England Blizzard
(ABL)
|-
| 3
| 36
| Shawnetta Stewart
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| Rutgers
|-
| 4
| 52
| Romana Hamzova
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| Czech Republic
|}
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! colspan=2 style="background:#4682B4; color:white" | 2000 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
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The 2000 WNBA season
was their 2nd in the league. The Miracle made to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, only to lose to the Cleveland Rockers
in three games.
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 1
| 4
| Cintia dos Santos
|
| Brazil
|-
| 2
| 20
| Jannon Roland
|
| New England Blizzard
(ABL)
|-
| 3
| 36
| Shawnetta Stewart
|
| Rutgers
|-
| 4
| 52
| Romana Hamzova
|
| Czech Republic
|}
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! colspan=2 style="background:#4682B4; color:white" | 2000 Game Log: Preseason
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! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| May 20
| @ Indiana
| W 82-71
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Mackey Arena
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| May 24
| New York
| W 83-81
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 2-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| May 26
| Indiana
| L 73-80
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 2-1
|}
|}
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! colspan=2 style="background:#4682B4; color:white" | 2000 Game Log: Regular Season
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! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
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! width="10%" | Location
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|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1
| May 31
| @ Washington
| L 66-92
| S. Johnson
(16)
| McWilliams
(8)
| S. Johnson
, Powell
(5)
| MCI Center
| 0-1
|}
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! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| June 1
| Charlotte
| W 82-79
| Sales
(24)
| McWilliams
(9)
| S. Johnson
(7)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3
| June 3
| @ Indiana
| W 88-82
| S. Johnson
(16)
| dos Santos, McWilliams
(5)
| S. Johnson
(10)
| Conseco Fieldhouse
| 2-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 4
| June 5
| Sacramento
| W 75-68
| Sales
(22)
| McWilliams
(12)
| S. Johnson
(8)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 3-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 5
| June 7
| @ Cleveland
| L 79-83 (OT)
| Sales
(24)
| McWilliams
(8)
| S. Johnson
(8)
| Gund Arena
| 3-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6
| June 8
| Minnesota
| L 57-71
| McWilliams
(18)
| McWilliams
(9)
| S. Johnson
(3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 3-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 7
| June 10
| @ Charlotte
| W 74-71
| McWilliams
, Sales
(20)
| McWilliams
, dos Santos (6)
| McWilliams
(6)
| Gund Arena
| 4-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 8
| June 13
| @ Utah
| W 88-80
| S. Johnson
(19)
| Sales
(6)
| S. Johnson
(12)
| Delta Center
| 5-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 9
| June 15
| @ Minnesota
| L 66-72
| Sales
(23)
| dos Santos (11)
| S. Johnson
(3)
| Target Center
| 5-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10
| June 17
| Indiana
| L 54-79
| McWilliams
(11)
| McWilliams
(6)
| S. Johnson
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 5-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 11
| June 22
| Cleveland
| W 77-64
| McWilliams
(22)
| McWilliams
(11)
| Five Players (3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 6-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12
| June 24
| Charlotte
| W 69-68
| Sales
(22)
| Sales
(10)
| dos Santos (4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 7-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 13
| June 26
| Houston
| L 58-70
| McWilliams
, Sales
(14)
| S. Johnson
(11)
| S. Johnson
(6)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 7-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 14
| June 28
| Miami
| W 61-53
| S. Johnson
(14)
| McWilliams
(8)
| S. Johnson
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 8-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 15
| June 30
| @ Miami
| W 66-63
| McWilliams
(17)
| McWilliams
(9)
| A. Johnson (4)
| American Airlines Arena
| 9-6
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! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 16
| July 1
| New York
| W 69-57
| S. Johnson
(23)
| S. Johnson
(11)
| A. Johnson (3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 10-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17
| July 6
| Indiana
| W 72-60
| McWilliams
(22)
| S. Johnson
(7)
| S. Johnson
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 11-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 18
| July 8
| Seattle
| W 64-53
| A. Johnson (18)
| McWilliams
(9)
| Powell
(5)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 12-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19
| July 9
| @ Detroit
| W 68-62
| A. Johnson (17)
| McWilliams
(11)
| S. Johnson
(5)
| Palace of Auburn Hills
| 13-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 20
| July 12
| @ Cleveland
| L 72-74 (OT)
| McWilliams
(22)
| McWilliams
(7)
| Powell
(5)
| Gund Arena
| 13-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 21
| July 14
| New York
| L 51-55
| A. Johnson (22)
| A. Johnson (10)
| S. Johnson
(3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 13-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22
| July 19
| Detroit
| W 88-78
| Sales
(20)
| McWilliams
(10)
| Sales
(7)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 14-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 23
| July 21
| @ Washington
| L 59-61
| S. Johnson
(17)
| S. Johnson
(8)
| S. Johnson
(5)
| MCI Center
| 14-9
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 24
| July 23
| Utah
| L 66-69
| A. Johnson, McWilliams
(18)
| dos Santos (11)
| S. Johnson
(7)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 14-10
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 25
| July 25
| @ Los Angeles
| L 63-78
| dos Santos (14)
| McWilliams
(7)
| S. Johnson
(6)
| Staples Center
| 14-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 26
| July 27
| @ Sacramento
| L 66-73
| Sales
(25)
| S. Johnson
(10)
| S. Johnson
(9)
| ARCO Arena
| 14-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 27
| July 30
| @ Portland
| L 55-76
| A. Johnson (20)
| S. Johnson
(8)
| S. Johnson
(4)
| Rose Garden
| 14-13
|}
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! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28
| August 1
| @ Phoenix
| L 77-84
| A. Johnson (24)
| McGhee
(7)
| S. Johnson
(7)
| America West Arena
| 14-14
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 29
| August 4
| @ New York
| L 57-70
| A. Johnson (14)
| McWilliams
(14)
| S. Johnson
(9)
| Madison Square Garden
| 14-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30
| August 6
| Detroit
| W 92-63
| A. Johnson (25)
| dos Santos, McWilliams
(8)
| S. Johnson
(9)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 15-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31
| August 7
| Washington
| W 65-57
| Sales
(16)
| dos Santos, Sales
(7)
| S. Johnson
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 16-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 32
| August 9
| @ Miami
| L 64-68 (2OT)
| McWilliams
(23)
| McWilliams
(13)
| S. Johnson
(6)
| American Airlines Arena
| 16-16
|}
|}
. Since the Rockers had the better record, the series would be played with game 1 at Orlando, game 2 at Cleveland, and game 3 (if needed) at Cleveland. The Miracle won the first game, but the Rockers won the next to and took the series.
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! width="8%" | Date
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! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Series
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| August 11
| Cleveland
| W 62-55
| McWilliams
(16)
| McWilliams
(10)
| S. Johnson
(5)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2
| August 13
| @ Cleveland
| L 54-63
| A. Johnson (17)
| S. Johnson
(9)
| S. Johnson
(7)
| Gund Arena
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| August 15
| @ Cleveland
| L 43-72
| Sales
(13)
| McWilliams
(8)
| Four Players (2)
| Gund Arena
| 1-2
|}
|}
2000 WNBA season
-External links:**...
was their 2nd in the league. The Miracle made to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, only to lose to the Cleveland Rockers
Cleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
in three games.
WNBA Draft
Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | School/Team/Country |
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1 | 4 | Cintia dos Santos | Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
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2 | 20 | Jannon Roland | New England Blizzard New England Blizzard The New England Blizzard was a women's professional basketball franchise based in Hartford, Connecticut. The Blizzard was a charter member of the American Basketball League... (ABL) |
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3 | 36 | Shawnetta Stewart | Rutgers Rutgers Scarlet Knights The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams that represent Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey... |
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4 | 52 | Romana Hamzova | Czech Republic Czech Republic The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest.... |
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
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The 2000 WNBA season
2000 WNBA season
-External links:**...
was their 2nd in the league. The Miracle made to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, only to lose to the Cleveland Rockers
Cleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
in three games.
WNBA Draft
{| class="navbox wikitable"! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
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| 1
| 4
| Cintia dos Santos
|
| Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
|-
| 2
| 20
| Jannon Roland
|
| New England Blizzard
New England Blizzard
The New England Blizzard was a women's professional basketball franchise based in Hartford, Connecticut. The Blizzard was a charter member of the American Basketball League...
(ABL)
|-
| 3
| 36
| Shawnetta Stewart
|
| Rutgers
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams that represent Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey...
|-
| 4
| 52
| Romana Hamzova
|
| Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
|}
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
! colspan=2 style="background:#4682B4; color:white" | 2000 Game Log: Preseason
|- valign="top"
|
The 2000 WNBA season
2000 WNBA season
-External links:**...
was their 2nd in the league. The Miracle made to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, only to lose to the Cleveland Rockers
Cleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
in three games.
WNBA Draft
{| class="navbox wikitable"! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Round
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="3%"| Pick
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Player
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| Nationality
! style="background:#4682B4; color:white;" width="10%"| School/Team/Country
|-
| 1
| 4
| Cintia dos Santos
|
| Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
|-
| 2
| 20
| Jannon Roland
|
| New England Blizzard
New England Blizzard
The New England Blizzard was a women's professional basketball franchise based in Hartford, Connecticut. The Blizzard was a charter member of the American Basketball League...
(ABL)
|-
| 3
| 36
| Shawnetta Stewart
|
| Rutgers
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the athletic teams that represent Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey...
|-
| 4
| 52
| Romana Hamzova
|
| Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
|}
Roster
Preseason
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
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|- valign="top"
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! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1
| May 20
| @ Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 82-71
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| Mackey Arena
Mackey Arena
Mackey Arena is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University campus, it is home to the university's basketball teams, and occasionally hosts home games for the volleyball and wrestling teams...
| 1-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| May 24
| New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| W 83-81
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 2-0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3
| May 26
| Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| L 73-80
| N/A
| N/A
| N/A
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 2-1
|}
|}
Regular season
{| class="toccolours" width=90% style="clear:both; margin:1.5em auto; text-align:center;"|-
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|- valign="top"
|
May
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1
| May 31
| @ Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| L 66-92
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(16)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(8)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
, Powell
Elaine Powell
Elaine Powell is a professional basketball player. A point guard, she played in the WNBA from 1999 to 2008.-College career:In two years at LSU, Powell averaged 19.1 points per game...
(5)
| MCI Center
| 0-1
|}
|
June
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2
| June 1
| Charlotte
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
| W 82-79
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(24)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(9)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(7)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 1-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3
| June 3
| @ Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 88-82
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(16)
| dos Santos, McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(5)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(10)
| Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse
Conseco Fieldhouse is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena, it is home to the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association and the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association...
| 2-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 4
| June 5
| Sacramento
Sacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
| W 75-68
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(22)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(12)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(8)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 3-1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 5
| June 7
| @ Cleveland
Cleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
| L 79-83 (OT)
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(24)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(8)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(8)
| Gund Arena
| 3-2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6
| June 8
| Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
| L 57-71
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(18)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(9)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 3-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 7
| June 10
| @ Charlotte
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
| W 74-71
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
, Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(20)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
, dos Santos (6)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(6)
| Gund Arena
| 4-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 8
| June 13
| @ Utah
Utah Starzz
The Utah Starzz were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They began play in the 1997 WNBA season as one of the league's eight original teams. The Starzz relocated, in 2003, to San Antonio, Texas where the team became the San Antonio Silver Stars...
| W 88-80
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(19)
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(6)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(12)
| Delta Center
| 5-3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 9
| June 15
| @ Minnesota
Minnesota Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx are a professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1999 season...
| L 66-72
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(23)
| dos Santos (11)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(3)
| Target Center
Target Center
The Target Center is an arena in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is sponsored by Target Corporation. The arena has a capacity of 20,500 people. It contains 702 club seats and 68 suites....
| 5-4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10
| June 17
| Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| L 54-79
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(11)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(6)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 5-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 11
| June 22
| Cleveland
Cleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
| W 77-64
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(22)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(11)
| Five Players (3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 6-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 12
| June 24
| Charlotte
Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting was a Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in Charlotte, North Carolina and it was one of the league's eight original teams. The team folded on January 3, 2007....
| W 69-68
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(22)
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(10)
| dos Santos (4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 7-5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 13
| June 26
| Houston
Houston Comets
The Houston Comets were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Houston, Texas, United States. Formed in 1997, the team was one of the best original eight WNBA teams and won the first four championships of the league's existence. The Comets were the first dynasty of the WNBA and...
| L 58-70
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
, Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(14)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(11)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(6)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 7-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 14
| June 28
| Miami
Miami Sol
The Miami Sol was a women's basketball team which joined the Women's National Basketball Association in 2000. They played their games at American Airlines Arena. The team folded after the 2002 season because of financial problems...
| W 61-53
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(14)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(8)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 8-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 15
| June 30
| @ Miami
Miami Sol
The Miami Sol was a women's basketball team which joined the Women's National Basketball Association in 2000. They played their games at American Airlines Arena. The team folded after the 2002 season because of financial problems...
| W 66-63
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(17)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(9)
| A. Johnson (4)
| American Airlines Arena
| 9-6
|}
|
July
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 16
| July 1
| New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| W 69-57
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(23)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(11)
| A. Johnson (3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 10-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17
| July 6
| Indiana
Indiana Fever
The Indiana Fever is a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 72-60
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(22)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(7)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 11-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 18
| July 8
| Seattle
Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the 2000 season began...
| W 64-53
| A. Johnson (18)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(9)
| Powell
Elaine Powell
Elaine Powell is a professional basketball player. A point guard, she played in the WNBA from 1999 to 2008.-College career:In two years at LSU, Powell averaged 19.1 points per game...
(5)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 12-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19
| July 9
| @ Detroit
Detroit Shock
The Detroit Shock was a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They were the 2003, 2006 and 2008 WNBA champion...
| W 68-62
| A. Johnson (17)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(11)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(5)
| Palace of Auburn Hills
| 13-6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 20
| July 12
| @ Cleveland
Cleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
| L 72-74 (OT)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(22)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(7)
| Powell
Elaine Powell
Elaine Powell is a professional basketball player. A point guard, she played in the WNBA from 1999 to 2008.-College career:In two years at LSU, Powell averaged 19.1 points per game...
(5)
| Gund Arena
| 13-7
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 21
| July 14
| New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| L 51-55
| A. Johnson (22)
| A. Johnson (10)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(3)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 13-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 22
| July 19
| Detroit
Detroit Shock
The Detroit Shock was a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They were the 2003, 2006 and 2008 WNBA champion...
| W 88-78
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(20)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(10)
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(7)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 14-8
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 23
| July 21
| @ Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| L 59-61
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(17)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(8)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(5)
| MCI Center
| 14-9
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 24
| July 23
| Utah
Utah Starzz
The Utah Starzz were a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They began play in the 1997 WNBA season as one of the league's eight original teams. The Starzz relocated, in 2003, to San Antonio, Texas where the team became the San Antonio Silver Stars...
| L 66-69
| A. Johnson, McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(18)
| dos Santos (11)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(7)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 14-10
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 25
| July 25
| @ Los Angeles
Los Angeles Sparks
The Los Angeles Sparks is a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began...
| L 63-78
| dos Santos (14)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(7)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(6)
| Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
| 14-11
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 26
| July 27
| @ Sacramento
Sacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
| L 66-73
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(25)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(10)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(9)
| ARCO Arena
ARCO Arena
Power Balance Pavilion is an indoor arena, located in the Natomas area of Sacramento, California. It is the home of the NBA's Sacramento Kings.-Background:...
| 14-12
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 27
| July 30
| @ Portland
Portland Fire
The Portland Fire joined the Women's National Basketball Association in 2000 as the counterpart to the NBA team the Portland Trail Blazers. They played their games at Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The team folded after the 2002 season, after just three seasons in the league...
| L 55-76
| A. Johnson (20)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(8)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(4)
| Rose Garden
| 14-13
|}
|
August
{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! width="5%" | Game
! width="8%" | Date
! width="10%" | Opponent
! width="7%" | Score
! width="10%" | High points
! width="10%" | High rebounds
! width="10%" | High assists
! width="10%" | Location
! width="5%" | Record
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28
| August 1
| @ Phoenix
Phoenix Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury is a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona, playing in the Western Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded before the league's inaugural 1997 season began; it is one of the eight original franchises...
| L 77-84
| A. Johnson (24)
| McGhee
Carla McGhee
Carla McGhee was an American basketball player most notable for her career at the University of Tennessee. She was injured in a motor vehicle accident in 1987 and was in a coma for 47 hours, suffering brain injuries and breaking nearly every bone in her face. She was told she’d never play again....
(7)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(7)
| America West Arena
| 14-14
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 29
| August 4
| @ New York
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
| L 57-70
| A. Johnson (14)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(14)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(9)
| Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
| 14-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30
| August 6
| Detroit
Detroit Shock
The Detroit Shock was a Women's National Basketball Association team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. They were the 2003, 2006 and 2008 WNBA champion...
| W 92-63
| A. Johnson (25)
| dos Santos, McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(8)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(9)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 15-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31
| August 7
| Washington
Washington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the Mystics'...
| W 65-57
| Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(16)
| dos Santos, Sales
Nykesha Sales
Nykesha Simone Sales is a former professional basketball player in the WNBA, most recently for the Connecticut Sun. Her primary position is the small forward. Her second position is shooting guard. In 1999 Sales was added to the roster of the USA FIBA Senior National Team team...
(7)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(4)
| TD Waterhouse Centre
TD Waterhouse Centre
Amway Arena is a defunct indoor arena in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando...
| 16-15
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 32
| August 9
| @ Miami
Miami Sol
The Miami Sol was a women's basketball team which joined the Women's National Basketball Association in 2000. They played their games at American Airlines Arena. The team folded after the 2002 season because of financial problems...
| L 64-68 (2OT)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(23)
| McWilliams
Taj McWilliams
Taj McWilliams-Franklin is an American professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she plays the power forward position in the WNBA, playing for the Minnesota Lynx...
(13)
| S. Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Shannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
(6)
| American Airlines Arena
| 16-16
|}
|}
Playoffs
In the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, the Miracle had to face the Cleveland RockersCleveland Rockers
This article is about the defunct WNBA team; for the American Basketball Association team, see Cleveland Rockers .The Cleveland Rockers were a Women's National Basketball Association team that played from 1997 until 2003. The Rockers were one of the original eight franchises of the WNBA, which...
. Since the Rockers had the better record, the series would be played with game 1 at Orlando, game 2 at Cleveland, and game 3 (if needed) at Cleveland. The Miracle won the first game, but the Rockers won the next to and took the series.
- For the first time in franchise history, the Miracle advance to the postseason.
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Eastern Conference Semifinals
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| August 11
| Cleveland
Cleveland Rockers
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| August 13
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Cleveland Rockers
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Awards and honors
- Shannon JohnsonShannon JohnsonShannon Regina Johnson is an American basketball player who last played for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA.-Career:...
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were named to the WNBA All-Star team. - Shannon Johnson was named to the All-WNBA Second Team for the second time in her career.