In this article we will explore in detail 2005 WNBA season and its impact on different aspects of society. From its influence on popular culture to its relevance in academia, 2005 WNBA season has captured the attention of experts and fans alike. Throughout history, 2005 WNBA season has played a crucial role in shaping people's values and beliefs, as well as how they relate to each other. Through in-depth analysis, we will examine how 2005 WNBA season has evolved over time and how it continues to shape our perceptions and experiences today.
2005 WNBA season | |
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League | Women's National Basketball Association |
Sport | Basketball |
Duration | May 21 – September 20, 2005 |
Number of games | 34 |
Number of teams | 13 |
Total attendance | 1,805,937 |
Average attendance | 8,172 |
TV partner(s) | ABC, ESPN |
2005 WNBA Draft | |
Top draft pick | Janel McCarville |
Picked by | Charlotte Sting |
Regular season | |
Season MVP | Sheryl Swoopes (Houston) |
Playoffs | |
Eastern champions | Connecticut Sun |
Eastern runners-up | Indiana Fever |
Western champions | Sacramento Monarchs |
Western runners-up | Houston Comets |
Finals | |
Champions | Sacramento Monarchs |
Runners-up | Connecticut Sun |
Finals MVP | Yolanda Griffith (Sacramento) |
The 2005 WNBA Season was the Women's National Basketball Association's ninth season. The season ended with the Sacramento Monarchs winning their first WNBA Championship.
Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Conf. |
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Connecticut Sun x | 26 | 8 | .765 | – | 14–3 | 12–5 | 13–7 |
Indiana Fever x | 21 | 13 | .618 | 5.0 | 14–3 | 7–10 | 14–6 |
New York Liberty x | 18 | 16 | .529 | 8.0 | 10–7 | 8–9 | 9–11 |
Detroit Shock x | 16 | 18 | .471 | 10.0 | 12–5 | 4–13 | 11–9 |
Washington Mystics o | 16 | 18 | .471 | 10.0 | 10–7 | 6–11 | 9–11 |
Charlotte Sting o | 6 | 28 | .176 | 20.0 | 5–12 | 1–16 | 4–16 |
Western Conference
Western Conference | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Conf. |
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Sacramento Monarchs x | 25 | 9 | .735 | – | 15–2 | 10–7 | 17–5 |
Seattle Storm x | 20 | 14 | .588 | 5.0 | 14–3 | 6–11 | 13–9 |
Houston Comets x | 19 | 15 | .559 | 6.0 | 11–6 | 8–9 | 11–11 |
Los Angeles Sparks x | 17 | 17 | .500 | 8.0 | 11–6 | 6–11 | 12–10 |
Phoenix Mercury o | 16 | 18 | .471 | 9.0 | 11–6 | 5–12 | 12–10 |
Minnesota Lynx o | 14 | 20 | .412 | 11.0 | 11–6 | 3–14 | 9–13 |
San Antonio Silver Stars o | 7 | 27 | .206 | 18.0 | 5–12 | 2–15 | 3–19 |
First Round Best of 3 | Conference Finals Best of 3 | WNBA Finals Best of 5 | ||||||||||||
E1 | Connecticut | 2 | ||||||||||||
E4 | Detroit | 0 | ||||||||||||
E1 | Connecticut | 2 | ||||||||||||
Eastern Conference | ||||||||||||||
E2 | Indiana | 0 | ||||||||||||
E2 | Indiana | 2 | ||||||||||||
E3 | New York | 0 | ||||||||||||
E1 | Connecticut | 1 | ||||||||||||
W1 | Sacramento | 3 | ||||||||||||
W1 | Sacramento | 2 | ||||||||||||
W4 | Los Angeles | 0 | ||||||||||||
W1 | Sacramento | 2 | ||||||||||||
Western Conference | ||||||||||||||
W3 | Houston | 0 | ||||||||||||
W2 | Seattle | 1 | ||||||||||||
W3 | Houston | 2 |