Semifinals: Beat the Phoenix Suns 4 games to 3. [54] Sampson had good numbers and was awarded the NBA Rookie of the Year award,[55] but the Rockets still finished last overall, again getting the top pick at the upcoming 1984 NBA draft, used to select Hakeem Olajuwon from the University of Houston. [38][39][40] After trading Lucas to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Rick Barry,[41] the Rockets returned to the playoffs in 1978–79, with "The Chairman Of The Boards" Moses Malone receiving the 1979 MVP Award,[42] but the team was swept 2–0 by Atlanta in the first round. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. After eight years of serving as dual mascots, the performer playing Turbo retired, making Clutch the sole mascot for the team. Found inside – Page 138300ct97 Ten of the twelve players re named for the 1998 U.S.A. Basketball Team for the ... former owners of the Houston Rockets , with an option to purchase ... 06/05/1998 Prior to NBA: Houston Country: USA Years Pro: 1 Full BIO. Comprehensive and up-to-date Houston Rockets news, scores, schedule, stats and roster Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, W–L% = Winning percentage, During the four years the Rockets were in San Diego, they played their games in the San Diego Sports Arena,[9] which had a seating capacity of 14,400. [199][200] The Rockets had two sleeved alternate jerseys for the 2015–16 season, an alternate silver-colored uniform whose design referenced the design of NASA's Gemini-Titan rocket, and a red and gold jersey featuring the nickname "Clutch City". Click here to view all revealed NBA 2K22 ratings. Select the third team from the drop down menu. Houston Rockets current roster}} Houston Rockets all-time roster This page was last edited on 25 August 2021, at 19:48 (UTC). [74][75] Their first loss of the season came on December 3, 1993, as the Hawks, led by Dominique Wilkins' 27 points, defeated the Rockets, 133–111. Rockets starting fresh in selling a rebuilding team to Houston's fan base Fall's first cold front expected to roll into Houston next week San Antonio doctor says he violated Texas' six-week . But the team had a poor start to the following season, followed by nearly a decade of underachievement and failure, amidst players getting injured or suspended for cocaine usage, and during the playoffs were defeated in the second round by the Seattle SuperSonics in six games, with the final game being a double-overtime classic that saw Olajuwon notching 49 points, 25 rebounds and 6 blocks in defeat. Totals Table; Rk Age G GS MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% 2P 2PA 2P% eFG% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST The Rockets then soon defeated John Stockton and Karl Malone's Utah Jazz in five in the Conference Finals to advance to their third finals. While McGrady wound up playing only half the games before enduring a season-ending microfracture surgery,[118] the Rockets ended the season 53–29, enough for the Western Conference's fifth seed. [181], Following the suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season, the Rockets were one of the 22 teams invited to the NBA Bubble to participate in the final eight games of the regular season. To make matters worse, the American professional sports economy had begun to plummet in the late 1960s, and professional basketball was being hit particularly hard with nearly all franchises in the NBA and ABA operating at a financial loss at this time.[11]. [34], In the 1975–76 season the Rockets finally had a permanent home in Houston as they moved into The Summit, which they would call home for the next 29 years. 1996-97 Houston Rockets roster and season stats: Average stats by player in regular season and playoffs and team standings. During the playoffs, the Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers four games to two, winning their first playoff round since 1997. This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. Found insideOne of the greatest guards in basketball history sounds off on a variety of subjects, including the state of the NBA, how he learned who not to trust, and the innate badness of certain referees. [30] After that game, the Rockets have lost their next 8 games, against the Knicks, Trailblazers, Bullets (twice), Warriors, Celtics, Bucks and Bulls. During their first season, the Rockets averaged less than 5,000 fans per game (roughly half full), and in one game in Waco, there were only 759 fans in attendance. [citation needed] The Rockets clinched a division title and a playoff berth for a seventh straight appearance. 9. [67] Chaney, like Olajuwon, also played for the Houston Cougars under Guy Lewis, having played along Elvin Hayes in the late 1960s. Sam Mack was acquired in a trade by the Houston Rockets from the Vancouver Grizzlies on March 11, 1999. Stanley Roberts signed a contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on February 4, 1999. The 1999 Houston Comets won the Championship. It seems to me the Rockets and Gulls are part of this town. [150] In the following free-agency period, the Rockets looked to embrace the play styles of both coach D'Antoni and Harden through the signings of Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon, two predominately perimeter players and good fits in Houston's up-tempo offense style. [151], When the 2016–17 season started, Harden was off to a great start and was widely considered a top MVP runner along with Kawhi Leonard, alongside former teammate Russell Westbrook. Found inside – Page 533Then, in 1993–1994, with Jordan retired, the Knicks advanced to the NBA finals against the Houston Rockets. However, they lost Game 7, 90–84, ... The Maloof period of ownership marked the first dominant period of the Rockets,[45][46][47] highlighted by the team's first NBA Finals appearance in 1981. Found insideThe New York Times Bestseller, Now in eBook Format and Updated With a New Introduction This is the 20th anniversary of the explosive bestseller that changed the way the world viewed one of the greatest athletes in history, revealing for the ... [142] In the Conference Finals, the Rockets were defeated by the Golden State Warriors 4–1. The Rockets had one draft pick entering the off-season, and they used it to select De'Anthony Melton, packaging him in a trade with the Phoenix Suns alongside Ryan Anderson to receive Brandon Knight and Marquese Chriss. On June 23, 1971, the San Diego Rockets were abruptly sold by Breitbard to a Houston-based investment group. Joins Houston on Exhibit 10 deal. 1998-1999 Houston Rockets Playoff Roster. All-Time Houston Rockets on NBA 2K22 Founded in 1967, the Rockets in its history, had won 2 titles out of 4 NBA Finals appearances. Several proposals surrounding providing financial aid or payment relief to Breitbard, or having the City and/or County of San Diego take ownership of the arena were discussed, but Breitbard was running out of time. Rockets starting fresh in selling a rebuilding team to Houston's fan base . Clicking on an individual player will display the player's career statistics including his time with the 1998-99 Houston Rockets. On June 6, 2019, the Rockets unveiled a new secondary logo that depicts a basketball as a planet, and the ring has the "Houston Rockets" displayed with the classic "R" in the middle. [10], For the 1972–73 season, the Rockets introduced the famous "ketchup and mustard" logo, so dubbed by fans, featuring a gold basketball surrounded by two red trails, with "Houston" atop the first red trail and "Rockets" (all capitalized save for the lowercase 'E' and 'T') in black surrounding the basketball. [11] The tax-assessment situation surrounding the Sports Arena (which was the only large arena in the region) ultimately made the prospect of another local owner purchasing the team infeasible. [147] Like in the previous year, the Rockets were once again defeated by Golden State in five games. The 1998 Houston Astros team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1998 season. Houston Rockets current roster}} Houston Rockets all-time roster This page was last edited on 25 August 2021, at 19:48 (UTC). 1993-94 Houston Rockets on NBA 2K22. His absence was felt in the two remaining games, where Houston led by halftime in Game 7 only to suffer a comeback by Golden State.[167]. Player . The 'honor' of being the oldest NBA teams (yes, teams, it's a tie!) The most successful coach in college basketball history shares his complete coaching philosophy and demonstrates how to apply it to the leadership and team-building challenges in one's professional and personal life, emphasizing the three ... Houston Rockets. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. [244] On October 6, Morey and the NBA each issued a separate statement addressing the original tweet; Morey said that he never intended his tweet to cause any offense, while the NBA said the tweet was "Regrettable". The Houston Astros will be constructing their playoff roster soon and Chris Devenski shouldn't be on it. Mini-biographies, fun facts, anecdotes, fantastic quotes, and sidebars combine with full-color, action-packed photographs to round out the story of the Jazz, allowing your readers Inside the NBA! Found inside – Page 190... both titles were won by the same team the Houston Rockets. So, from 1991 to 1998, eight years of professional basketball in the United States, the NBA ... [62] Sampson's once-promising career was shortened due to chronic knee injuries, which forced his retirement in 1991. [168] In free agency, they signed James Ennis III, Michael Carter-Williams, and Carmelo Anthony. Chicago Stags, Roster & Schedule, 1947-48 Press, Radio & Television Guide, 1948-49 (3 copies) COPYRIGHT: Retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their . The logo is a stylized 'R' in the shape of a rocket during takeoff, surrounded by a red orbit streak that can be interpreted as the central circle of a basketball court. As "Choke City" became "Clutch City", the name permanently became a part of Houston folklore. The series opened up in Houston, which saw the Rockets open up a big lead going into the fourth quarter. The 1988-89 NBA season was the Rockets' 22nd season in the NBA and 18th season in the city of Houston. Found inside – Page 156A talented roster that included such players as Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard earned the franchise's first trip to the NBA Finals in 2006 ( which resulted ... Cuttino Mobley signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets on January 23, 1999. ", "Ball Don't Lie's 2011-12 Season Previews: Houston Rockets", "Rockets fall to Heat, eliminated from playoff contention", "Chinese great Yao Ming retires from NBA", "Rick Adelman won't return as Houston Rockets' head coach", "Miami Heat, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh commentary from Ira Winderman", "Houston Rockets vs. Detroit Pistons - Box Score - October 31, 2012 - ESPN", "2012–13 Houston Rockets season review: One giant step", "Thunder vs. LA Clippers. [44], In 1979, George Maloof, a businessperson from Albuquerque, New Mexico, bought the Rockets for $9 million. Houston Rockets 1998-99 Roster and Stats. [128], After the roster moves made by Morey during the 2012 NBA off-season,[128] only four players were left from the 2011–12 Rockets roster: Chandler Parsons, Greg Smith, Marcus Morris, and Patrick Patterson,[129] with the latter two leaving through trades during the 2012–13 season. [32], It was also around this time that the Rockets would unveil their classic yellow and red logo and accompanying uniforms used until the end of the 1994–95 season. [10] They kept the same design from their San Diego days, save for the change of color and city name. They also had to play "home" games in other cities such as San Antonio, Waco, Albuquerque, and even San Diego in efforts to extend the fan-base. Found insideSelected by the Supersonics in the 1998 NBA eight years in Seattle, Lewis has become an ... Wilcox is a solid defensive player on the Supersonics J roster. 3-1. Wolves Sign 2020 First Round Pick Leandro Bolmaro, Jimmer Fredette, Noah Vonleh Sign With Shanghai Sharks, The Brooklyn Nets, Our Weirdest Contenders Yet, The 2022 Lakers And Nets, And One Ring To Rule Them All. With the Netflix Docu coming soon, im getting the itch to play a 97-98 roster, THE LAST DANCE of the Bulls. [63], In the next five seasons, the Rockets either failed to qualify for the playoffs or were eliminated in the first round. 0-3. The Rockets now had won their first 16 out of 17 games of the season, tying the 1948–49 Capitols for the best 17-game start in a season, at that time. [60] The NBA Finals once again matched the Rockets up against the Celtics, a contrast to Houston's young front challenging the playoff-hardened Celtics front court of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish. [80], In the 2000–01 season, the Rockets worked their way to a 45–37 record. [21] Hayes improved the Rockets' record to 37 wins and 45 losses, enough for the franchise's first ever playoff appearance in 1969,[22] but the Rockets lost in the semi-finals of the Western Division to the Atlanta Hawks, four games to two. | [37] The following season had the team regressing to just 28 wins due to an injury to captain Tomjanovich, who got numerous facial fractures after being punched by Kermit Washington of the Los Angeles Lakers and wound up spending five months in rehabilitation. Explore Houston Rockets NBA fantasy stats profile 1997-1998. Player Pos HT WT Birth Date Age Pre-Draft Team YOS Draft Status; Charles Barkley: SF: 6-6: 252: Feb 20, 1963: 36: Auburn: 14: 1984 Rnd 1, Pick 5 . Both the home white and away navy uniforms featured gradient-fading pinstripes and futuristic number fonts, with side stripes of navy fading to red. The Utah Jazz had 13 NBA games scheduled on the month of January 1998. Throughout its history, Houston has won two NBA championships and four Western Conference titles. On April 7, 2019, against the Phoenix Suns, Houston became the first team in NBA history to make 25+ two-pointers and 25+ three-pointers in the same game, outscoring their last four opponents by 117 points, second-best in a four-game span in franchise history (127+ in February 1993); additionally, the Rockets' 149 points tied the fourth-most in franchise history and are the most since February 1993. The 1999-2000 NBA season was the Rockets' 33rd season in the National Basketball Association, and 29th season in the city of Houston. B. Bickerstaff took over coaching duties. The Rockets averaged 18,123 spectators during the 2013–14 season, selling out 39 out of the 41 home games. 1997-1998 Houston Rockets Opening Day Roster. Scottie Pippen was acquired in a sign and trade by the Houston Rockets from the Chicago Bulls on January 22, 1999. [87] It was on the floor of The Summit after they captured their second title that head coach Rudy Tomjanovich proclaimed, "Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion! [77] On December 9, Olajuwon recorded 28 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks as the Rockets cruised past the visiting Heat in overtime to win their 18th game of the season. Bryce Drew was selected as the #16 pick in the First Round of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each companyâs privacy center. This series contains three sub-series including: expository and research monographs, integrative handbooks, and edited volumes, focusing on the state-of-the-art of application domains and/or reference disciplines, as related to information ... Eddie Johnson re-signed to a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on January 23, 1999. As part of a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Rockets traded Chris Paul, two future first round picks, and two future first round pick swaps in exchange for James Harden's former Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook. 1997-1998 Houston Rockets Roster: Name: Jersey: Pos: Height: Weight: Age: College: JOE STEPHENS: 41: Forward: 6-7: 210: 24: Arkansas-Little Rock, 1996: CHARLES JONES . [14][15] Their first win in franchise history came the very next game which occurred three days after against the SuperSonics. [104] The ensuing 2001–02 season—the first without Hakeem in two decades—was unremarkable, and the Rockets finished with only 28 wins. [11], Upon moving to Houston in 1971, the Rockets replaced green with red. As the NBA transitions to a new era, a Lakers-Nets Finals could function as the capstone to a certain era of stars; one last hurrah for everyone old enough to remember when David Stern was still their commissioner. For the 2021-22 season, the Rockets announced a partnership with Credit Karma to be featured on the team's jerseys as a sponsor. Matt Maloney re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on August 15, 1997. [166] In Game 5 of the Conference Finals, the Rockets took a 3–2 lead in the series, but they saw Paul leave with an injured hamstring. Antoine Carr signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on January 23, 1999. 1997-1998 Houston Rockets Playoff Roster. Prior to the 1980–81 season, the arrival of the Dallas Mavericks led to an NBA realignment that sent the Rockets back to the Western Conference. [26], Before the start of the season, Hannum left for the Denver Rockets of the American Basketball Association – later renamed Denver Nuggets, who joined the NBA in 1976 –[27] and Tex Winter was hired in his place. Official Site of the Houston Rocket. [9], Their first permanent arena in Houston was the 10,000 seat Hofheinz Pavilion on the campus of the University of Houston, which they moved into starting in their second season. Their first win of the season came on October 26, 1971, with a 104-103 win over the home team, Detroit Pistons. 65. Full Boston Celtics roster for the 2021-22 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. [122][123] The Rockets would also finish ninth in the Western Conference for the following two seasons,[124][125] with Yao Ming getting a season-ending injury seven games into the 2010–11 season and deciding to retire during the 2011 off-season. Sep. 18, 2021 Updated: Sep. 18, 2021 8:03 p.m. 10. [184][185], In January 2021, Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a four-team trade.[186]. it will apply to data controlled jointly by the NBA and WarnerMedia as well as other data controlled by WarnerMedia. Houston Rockets - 1997-98 season. Harden broke countless franchise and NBA records while on the team, winning three consecutive scoring titles between 2018 and 2020, and leading the team to two Western Conference Finals appearances (both times losing to the Golden State Warriors). Find out the latest on your favorite NBA players on CBSSports.com. [179] In February, the month they made the trade, the double-MVP backcourt of Harden and Westbrook became the first teammates in NBA history to average 30+ points and 5+ assists per game. [175] After defeating the Utah Jazz in five games, Houston faced Golden State for the fourth time in five years. Houston Rockets . To opt out of the sale of your personal information as permitted by the California Consumer Red was retained, but navy blue and silver became the uniform's primary colors. As of 2021[update], the 1980–81 Rockets are the last team since the 1954–55 Minneapolis Lakers to make it all the way to the NBA Finals with a losing record. A drafted player, either an international draftee or a college draftee who is not signed by the team that drafted him, is allowed to sign with any non-NBA teams. [33] Egan led the Rockets back to the playoffs in 1975, where the franchise also won their first round against the New York Knicks, subsequently losing to the veteran Boston Celtics in 5 games. Eddie Johnson re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on August 12, 1997. [120] However, the second round against the Lakers had the Rockets losing 4–3 and Yao Ming suffering yet another season-ending injury, this time a hairline fracture in his left foot. Found inside – Page 294... to Cynthia Cooper of the Houston Comets and Clyde Drexler of the Houston Rockets . ... College Athletic Association maintained sites on the web by 1998. Are you a Stathead, too? Still, the duo was plagued with injuries – of the 463 regular season games for which they were teammates, Yao missed 146 and McGrady 160 – and did not win any playoff series, despite gathering leads over the Dallas Mavericks in 2005 and the Jazz in 2007. 1998-99 Houston Rockets roster and season stats: Average stats by player in regular season and playoffs and team standings. He became a sports writer because the reporter that was supposed to . [154] The Rockets won the series 4–1 including Nene Hilario's perfect 12–12 in field goals in Game 4. NBA Finals: Swept the Orlando Magic 4 games to 0. 1997-1998 Houston Rockets Playoff Results. 2021 Houston Texans Roster. By using NBA sites, you are agreeing to our revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, including our cookie policy. [22] The Rockets limped to a 27–55 finish in the 1969–70 season, before missing the playoffs by just one game in the 1970–71 season. Accessibility and Closed Caption | For the full season-by-season history, see List of Houston Rockets seasons. 1988-89 Houston Rockets season. [9] The franchise became the first NBA team in Texas,[25] and the nickname "Rockets" took on even greater relevance after the move, given Houston's long connection to the space industry. [136] Still, in the 2014–15 season, without Lin and Parsons but reinforced by Trevor Ariza, the Rockets started the season well, winning the first four games of the season for the first time since 1996–97,[137] and winning each of their first six games by 10 points or more, the first team to accomplish this feat since the 1985–86 Denver Nuggets. [144] Inconsistent play led to the Rockets struggling to remain in the playoff qualifying zone,[145] and surrounded by trade rumors. During the 1980–81 season, the Rockets finished the regular season with a 40–42 record but still made the playoffs. Brent Price signed a multi-year contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on July 30, 1996. Site Last Updated: Tuesday, September 7, 4:23AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? I used to make MJ seasons for the past years, and i have released a 1994-95 set for NBA 2K20 already. With unerring insight into the deeper truths of professional sports, John Feinstein explores in riveting detail what happened one night in December 1977 when, as a fistfight broke out on the court between the Houston Rockets and the Los ... D'Antoni was named the NBA Coach of the Year, Eric Gordon the Sixth Man of the Year, and Harden finished second in MVP voting to Russell Westbrook. 41. 1998 Houston Astros Statistics 1997 Season 1999 Season Record: 102-60-0, Finished 1st in NL_Central ( Schedule and Results ) [113], In the off-season, Houston saw major changes in the roster as the Rockets acquired Tracy McGrady in a seven-player deal with the Orlando Magic. 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[203] For the 2019–20 "City" uniform, the Rockets eschewed the Chinese New Year-themed designs and went with a NASA-inspired space theme. I'm not interested in selling outside of San Diego. The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston. He officially signed with the Rockets on July 13, 2013. "...We have been served an eviction notice..." Breitbard announced. First Round: Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 3 games to 1. [244] Chinese media outlets, including the Chinese Communist Party-run People's Daily, described Morey and the NBA's statements as non-apologetic and unacceptable, because they did not contain the word "apologize". Found inside – Page 359On February 14 , Clyde Drexler was traded to the Houston Rockers for Otis ... In the playoffs , Portland was ousted by the Houston Rockets , who went on to ... Select the first team from the drop down menu. Clicking on a tab heading will display the specified set of statistics. 1. Houston Rockets. [95], Drexler retired after the season,[96] and the Rockets traded to bring in Scottie Pippen to take his place. [140] On April 15, 2015, the Rockets beat the Jazz to claim their first-ever Southwest Division title and first Division crown since 1994, and by completing 56 wins finished with the third-best regular-season record in franchise history. [23][24], Texas Sports Investments bought the franchise for $5.6 million and moved the team to Houston before the start of the 1971–72 season. [99] However, after Houston traded a discontented Pippen to Portland,[100] and Barkley suffered a career-ending injury,[101] the rebuilt Rockets went 34–48 and missed the playoffs,[102] for only the second time in 15 years. Houston Rockets Basketball Pocket Vintage Sports Schedules, [146] Houston only clinched its 2016 playoffs spot by winning its last game, finishing the season 41–41 to earn an eight seed and a match-up against the Warriors. [91] The playoffs had the Rockets beating the Lakers before a sweep by the SuperSonics. Find out the latest on your favorite NBA players on CBSSports.com. $2.29. This was the only uniform design the Rockets would use throughout their years in San Diego. With those 12 players, the team's average age is in the vicinity of 30 years old, which then is still quite younger when ranged with the oldest NBA teams on record, the 2000-2001 Utah Jazz and 1997-1998 Houston Rockets squads, who both started their respective seasons averaging a ripe age of 32. All the basic data about the Houston Rockets including current roster, logo, NBA Championships won, playoff appearences, MVPs, history, greatest players, records and more. Othella Harrington re-signed to a contract as a free agent with the Houston Rockets on July 23, 1997. They went 10-3 overall. 0.207. 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