The 1999 WNBA Playoffs was the

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for the

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's 1999 season which ended with the Western Conference champion Houston Comets beating the Eastern Conference champion New York Liberty, 2-1. Cynthia Cooper was named the MVP of the Finals. The Comets completed a

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Road to the playoffs

Eastern Conference Western Conference Note:Teams with an "X" clinched playoff spots.

Playoffs

First round

Charlotte Sting vs. Detroit Shock

Sacramento Monarchs vs. Los Angeles Sparks

Conference Finals

Houston Comets vs. Los Angeles Sparks

New York Liberty vs. Charlotte Sting

WNBA Championship

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Aftermath

The two teams would meet each other again in the

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References

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