2004 WNBA MVP to be announced Friday
Published on October 6, 2004 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) News Release
NEW YORK, October 6 âThe 2004 WNBA Finals tip off Friday, October 8 in Connecticut at 7:30 p.m. ET when the Sun take on the Seattle Storm. The Mohegan Sun Arena will also serve as the site of this year's Most Valuable Player announcement, which will take place prior to Game 1 at 6 p.m. In addition, the 2004 All-WNBA First and Second Teams will be announced in a special on-court presentation Friday just prior to tip-off.
Following is a complete listing of 2004 WNBA award winners and the upcoming announcement schedule:
AWARD WINNER/DATE
Bud Light Peak Performer: Rebounding Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles)
Bud Light Peak Performer: Scoring Lauren Jackson (Seattle)
Cascade Dish & Assist Nikki Teasley (Los Angeles)
Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award presented by Secret Teresa Edwards (Minnesota)
Most Improved Player Kelly Miller (Indiana)
Wendy Palmer (Connecticut)
Coach of the Year Suzie McConnell Serio (Minnesota)
Defensive Player of the Year presented by Tampax Lisa Leslie (Los Angeles)
Rookie of the Year Diana Taurasi (Phoenix)
All-WNBA Teams presented by Bud Light October 8
Most Valuable Player presented by General Motors October 8
The WNBA Finals begin exclusively on ESPN2 on Friday, October 8 at 7:30 P.M. from Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Arena as the Sun host the Seattle Storm. Game 2 will be televised on Sunday, October 10 at 7 P.M. from Key Arena with Game 3, if necessary, being shown on Tuesday, October 12 at 9 P.M. also from Key Arena. For more information, visit WNBA.com.
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