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New York Liberty Wins First WNBA Championship After Five Attempts

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New York Liberty's Rebecca Lobo, left, Tari Phillips, center, and Teresa Weatherspoon watch from the bench in the final seconds against the Houston Comets in Game 2 of the WNBA Championship gam

The New York Liberty have clinched their first WNBA championship in franchise history after overcoming past disappointments in the title round. The team, an original member of the league since its inception in 1997, had previously fallen short in five championship appearances.

In their inaugural season in 1997, the Liberty faced the Houston Comets in a one-game championship showdown. Despite a strong effort from Kym Hampton, the Liberty couldn't contain league MVP Cynthia Cooper, ultimately losing 65-51.

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