2001 WNBA Playoffs
The 2001 WNBA Playoffs was the postseason for the Women's National Basketball Association's 2001 season which ended with the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Sparks beating the Eastern Conference champion Charlotte Sting, 2-0. Lisa Leslie was named the MVP of the Finals.Format
- The top 4 teams from each conference qualify for the playoffs.
- All 4 teams are seeded by basis of their standings.
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Note:Teams with an "X" clinched playoff spots.Playoffs
East First round
Charlotte 2, Cleveland 1
- G1: CHA 53, CLE 46
- G2: CLE 69, CHA 51
- G3: CHA 72, CLE 64
New York 2, Miami 1
- G1: NYL 62, MIA 46
- G2: MIA 53, NYL 50
- G3: NYL 72, MIA 61
West First round
L.A. 2, Houston 0
Sacramento 2, Utah 0
- G1: SAC 89, UTA 65
- G2: SAC 71, UTA 66
Charlotte 2, New York 1
- G1: NYL 61, CHA 57
- G2: CHA 62, NYL 53
- G3: CHA 48, NYL 44
Western Conference Finals
L.A. 2, Sacramento 1
Los Angeles defeats Charlotte, 2-0
- L.A. 75, Charlotte 66
- L.A. 82, Charlotte 54
