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Houston Rockets History

The Rockets joined the NBA as an expansion franchise in 1967, when they were located in San Diego. They moved to Houston in 1971 and had a string of playoff appearances, but only made it past the second round once. Until 1984, that is — when the Rockets selected future Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. In just his second season, Olajuwon led the Rockets to an NBA Finals appearance, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in six games. That was part of a stretch in which the Rockets made the playoffs 15 times in 16 years.

The high point of Olajuwon's career came in the 1993–94 and 1994–95 seasons, when he led the Rockets to the franchise's only two NBA Championships. In 1993–94, the Rockets needed seven games to defeat the Phoenix Suns in the second round, then came back from a 3-2 deficit in the NBA Finals to defeat the New York Knicks in seven games. Olajuwon won league MVP, Finals MVP and Defensive Player of the Year that season.

The Rockets followed that by winning another title the next year. This time, they coasted through the NBA Finals, sweeping the Orlando Magic — led by future Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal — in four games.

The Rockets have not been back to the NBA Finals since 1995, but they have maintained a steady stream of success. After acquiring James Harden in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012, they made the playoffs every season until 2020–21. The Rockets won the Southwest Division in 2019–20, but lost in the Western Conference Semifinals to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Houston Rockets Team Info

Conference: Western
Division: Southwest
Year Founded: 1967
Team Colors: Red, Black, Gray, Anthracite, White
Team Rivals: San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz

Houston Rockets at Toyota Center

The Toyota Center has been the home of the Houston Rockets since construction was completed in 2003. The Rockets originally shared the arena with the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League and the Houston Comets of the WNBA, but they've had the building to themselves since 2013.

The Toyota Center provides entertaining options for people of all ages. Fans can enjoy skee-ball, pop-a-shot and a miniature basketball court for children. Stations are provided where fans can make their own signs or get their face painted. Fans also can take a walk down memory lane with replica lockers that display jerseys, shoes, photos and stats of the most legendary players of the Rockets franchise.

FAQS

The Houston Rockets’ 2023–24 regular season kicks off in October at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, when the Rockets face off against the Orlando Magic. The Rockets host their home opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 29. The Rockets play their final game of the regular season at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles against Western Conference opponents the Los Angeles Clippers. Here’s a list of key games to keep an eye on: 

  • 10/25 @ Orlando Magic
  • 10/29 vs. Golden State Warriors
  • 12/11 vs. San Antonio Spurs
  • 12/22 vs. Dallas Mavericks
  • 01/01 vs. Detroit Pistons
  • 01/12 @ Detroit Pistons
  • 01/15 @ Philadelphia 76ers
  • 01/20 vs. Utah Jazz
  • 03/05 vs. San Antonio Spurs
  • 03/12 @ San Antonio Spurs
  • 03/23 vs. Utah Jazz
  • 03/31 vs. Dallas Mavericks
  • 04/11 @ Utah Jazz
  • 04/14 @ Los Angeles Clippers

Resale tickets for the Houston Rockets’ 2023–24 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

The Houston Rockets play at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The seating map for Toyota Center can be viewed here.

The seating map for Toyota Center, the home of the Houston Rockets, can be found via the venue’s website. An interactive map is also available here.

The Houston Rockets have made four appearances in the NBA Finals and won in 1994 and 1995.

All 30 teams will participate in the Group Play stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Here’s a list of the Houston Rockets’ Group West B matchups: 

  • 11/10 vs. New Orleans Pelicans
  • 11/17 @ Los Angeles Clippers
  • 11/24 vs. Denver Nuggets
  • 11/28 @ Dallas Mavericks

Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 34 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Unforgettable Moment

    by Jules0001 on 10/15/15State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Our first live houston rockets basketball game and it was an amazing experience, celebrated my anniversary a the game

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!

    by amronram on 10/14/15State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Had never been to a basketball game with out of town NBA players and so this was the best ever. Had an awesome time!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great game!!

    by lvlelissa3 on 10/14/15State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Great experience and great seats. Statefarm is good no matter where you sit!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Good Game

    by NDLC on 10/14/15State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Good Game. Seats to far from courtside. Good view to watch players go and come from locker room.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    NBA game in the RGV was awesome

    by Anonymous on 10/23/14State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Great opportunity to watch an NBA game in our own back yard.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rockets #1

    by Anonymous on 10/22/14State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    The game was awesome, would recommend it to men who have kids, it is a great event to spend time white your kids.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent game unforgettable moment

    by Fanofthundersmanny on 10/16/12State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Great seeing OKC play especially K. Durant. Russell Westbrook standing there so I could take his picture. Priceless moments for my son, he being a big fan of the Thunders.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    good seats

    by rheen on 10/16/12State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    it was an awesome game! we enjoyed every bit of it!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    awesome bball

    by JJPX on 10/13/12State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Excellent event,would have prefered if tickets were not as expensive since it was just zn exhibition game and the starting players did not play two full quarters

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    by Nacholibremexicano on 10/12/12State Farm Arena - Hidalgo

    Awesome! Bring these teams down again. Great time....great food, great memories.