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Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team competing in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division in the Western Conference. Based in Houston, Texas, they play their home games at Toyota Center.
The Houston Rockets have established themselves as one of the NBA’s premier franchises, with a rich history spanning from their origins in San Diego to their current status as a Houston institution. Here’s a comprehensive overview of their notable achievements and legacy:
Championship Success
- Two consecutive NBA championships (1994, 1995)
- Four Western Conference titles
- Back-to-back NBA Finals MVPs by Hakeem Olajuwon
Franchise Records
- Third-longest winning streak in NBA history (22 games in 2007-08)
- Multiple NBA records held by Moses Malone for offensive rebounds
- Hakeem Olajuwon holds NBA records for blocks in playoff games and points/blocks in 4-game playoff series
Career Leaders
Scoring and Rebounding
- Hakeem Olajuwon leads in points and rebounds
- Notable rebounders include Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, and Yao Ming
Playmaking
- James Harden tops the assist list with nearly 4,800
- Calvin Murphy ranks second with over 4,400 assists
Defense
- Olajuwon dominates defensive categories with 3,740 blocks
- Heads the steals list with 2,088
- Yao Ming ranks second in blocks with 920
Three-Point Excellence
- James Harden leads with 2,029 three-pointers
- Eric Gordon follows with 956
- Trevor Ariza rounds out the top three with 876
Retired Numbers
- #11 – Yao Ming (2002-11)
- #22 – Clyde Drexler (1995-98)
- #23 – Calvin Murphy (1970-83)
- #24 – Moses Malone (1976-82)
- #34 – Hakeem Olajuwon (1984-2001)
- #44 – Elvin Hayes (1968-72, 1981-84)
- #45 – Rudy Tomjanovich (1970-81 as player, 1983-2002 as coach)
Hall of Fame Legacy
- Seven players have earned Hall of Fame recognition
- Three MVP awards won by Rockets players:
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Moses Malone (twice)
- James Harden