The illustrious Houston Rockets proudly represent the state of Texas in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as part of its esteemed Western Conference Southwest Division. Since their inception into professional basketball in 1967, when they were initially based out of San Diego and known as the San Diego Rockets, to their relocation to Houston in 1971, this dazzling team has won two NBA championships and four Western Conference titles! When playing at home, fans can always find them competing on center court at Toyota Center located downtown.
Moved to Houston, Texas, and renamed the Houston Rockets
The Summit
1978-1981
Reached the Eastern Conference Finals twice, the NBA Finals once (lost to the Boston Celtics)
The Summit
1986-1987
Reached the Western Conference Finals twice
The Summit
1994-1995
Reached the NBA Finals twice, winning the championship in 1994 (defeated the New York Knicks)
The Summit
2003
Moved to current home arena, now known as the Toyota Center
Toyota Center
2015-2018
Reached the Western Conference Finals twice
Toyota Center
2020
Reached the Western Conference Semifinals
AdventHealth Arena (Orlando, Florida) *
Note: 2020 NBA playoffs were played in a “bubble” in Orlando, Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Houston Rockets FAQs
Who owns the head coach of the Houston Rockets?
in October of 2017 Tilman Fertitta bought the Houston Rockets for 2.2 billion dollars.
Who is the coach of the Houston Rockets?
Stephen Silas is the head coach of the Houston Rockets.