The National Basketball Association's franchise in Houston, Texas, USA, the Rockets were founded in 1967. The Rockets won NBA Championships in 1994 and 1995 powered by superstar center Hakeem Olajuwon. NBA Hall Of Famers who have played for the Rockets include Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Calvin Murphy and Clyde Drexler. Other notable players include Charles Barkley and
Yao Ming.
With Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady out, backups became starters and the Rockets depth seemed tenuous at best.
Publ.Date : Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:17:11 GMTLakers 103, Rockets 102 Associated Press HOUSTON -- Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, and Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second straight game, beating the Houston Rockets, 103-102, on Wednesday night. Carl Landry scored 20 points to lead six players in double figures for Houston. Luis Scola added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:02:15 GMT(Sports Network) - The surprising Houston Rockets face a big test Wednesday when they welcome the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to Toyota Center.
Publ.Date : Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:47:56 GMT
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The team started life in San Diego and moved to Houston in 1970.
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