Great game!
by AlexDutt on 10/12/12State Farm Arena - HidalgoHouston rockets vs Oklahoma City thunder was amazing! I like how we get to see the nba play some games down in the valley!
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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
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Just a great time!
by izzy48 on 10/7/10State Farm Arena - HidalgoThe game was secondary to all of the action. It was great seeing all of the "personalities" (i.e. Yao). There was action always going on.
Rating: 4 out of 5 oh well,
by ldlc on 10/7/10State Farm Arena - HidalgoI was hoping the rockets would have won, but it was good to see a NBA game live and close to home. This was our first NBA game so it was great.
Rating: 4 out of 5 I loved it when howard threw his shoes in crowd
by Jovi2123 on 10/7/10State Farm Arena - HidalgoIt was awesome! I wish there were more games down here!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rockets vs. Magic: Great venue
by LarryZa on 10/7/10State Farm Arena - HidalgoThe venue's size made it to where all seats had a great view.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rockets/Magic Great Game
by Eatit1987 on 10/7/10State Farm Arena - HidalgoAwesome evening watching NBA players in the Rio Grande Valley. State Farm Arena was very well organized except for the few ushers that did not understand English. We don't get many opportunities to view NBA players up close and this was an excellent game. Orlando had starters playing in the 4th quarter so even though the floor seats were ridiculously expensive it was a nice experience.
Rating: 5 out of 5by mellengarcia on 10/7/10State Farm Arena - Hidalgo Houston Vs. Orlando was a great, exciting, entertaining, well organized event...thanks!
Rating: 4 out of 5 Rockets won!
by Anonymous on 10/28/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoPretty cool game, its not everyday we get an event like this in south Texas. I can tell we are definately starved for entertainment. Every seat at Dodge Arena is a good seat so it was quite an experience.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Exhibition Game: Rockets vs Celtics
by monica1 on 10/13/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoLove watching all NBA games! Watching the Celtics live is always a treat!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Boston Celtics were great
by Lupita1979 on 10/12/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoI enjoyed the experience of my first ever pro basketball game. My favorite team,Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Exhibition game
by oinky93 on 10/11/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoWhat an exciting game. I hope the dodge arena will be able to offer more of these events. Can't wait for the next one!
Rating: 4 out of 5by mjlev on 10/11/09Dodge Arena - Hidalgo good game hope this becomes a more common thing . la lakers next year would be great
Rating: 5 out of 5 Bringing that kind of talent to Valley was AWESOME
by MsNBA on 10/9/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoThe excitement leading up to game day was just awesome! For those who were able to go to the Convention Center and be part of the activities it was a moment to cherish. Game day was everything I thought it would be and more. People here in the Valley got a feel of what it is like to be at an NBA game if they have never been to one. Do this more often, it was great to see that the arena was sold out for such an event.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Boston celtics vs Rockets
by sslopez on 10/9/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoTeams played like if it was a regular season Game!! Hey It was the best, I got my jersey autographed by 2 Celtics, RASHEED and RAY ALLEN...
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great game
by Drumline on 10/8/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoThe outing to the basketball game on a week day was a great way to destress from work! Its exciting to see Professional Basketball players in person. They are really, really very tall, dah!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Awesome Proball in my backyard.
by Keebler19 on 10/8/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoThe Exhibition game felt like a once in a life time event. I have been to NBA games before, but never so close to home. For once it felt good not to worry about hotel expenses or planning around work to travel and make it out to a game. It was really exciting to see alot of my favortie athletes my husband and I had a great time. We hope there are more events like this in the future.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Best time in a while
by hal9000v2 on 10/8/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoSeats were really great and game was really good for a expo. I never thought I would see the Celtics living on South Padre Island. Please do more of these events....
Rating: 5 out of 5 Totally Awesome!!
by GinobilisGirl on 10/8/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoThis game was great. The teams played with such intensity throughout the whole game. The electricity within the arena was tremendous. They should make this a yearly event. Go Celtics!!
Rating: 3 out of 5by pumapride on 10/8/09Dodge Arena - Hidalgo Boston brought future Hall of Famers like Garnett, Wallace, Pierce, Rondo, etc. Houston brought former Viper standout Brooks. Boston let Houston win in the end due to the fact it was an exhibition game and they were suppose to be the hometown favorites.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Exhibition Game: Houston Rockets v Boston Celtics
by Sweetpea24 on 10/8/09Dodge Arena - HidalgoI thought the game was awesome. It didn't matter what seat u had in the arena u were still close enough to see all the action. I am so glad that I decided to catch the game.