See also other dates, venues, and schedules for the lakers vs. Houston rockets star james harden keeps on putting himself among the greats in the record books. In their 50plus seasons, they have won two nba championships and have. James harden, rockets enter history books with third. In the 2010 nba finals, the lakers were rematched with the boston celtics. Kuzma, lakers overcome hardens 51 to end rockets streak. What are the most notable games for the houston rockets. They play all their home games at the toyota center in the heart of houston, texas. Summary and statistics for the 2009 nba western conference semifinals houston rockets vs. By matching their firsthalf total in the third, the rockets outscored the timberwolves by 30, finished the quarter up by 31 and cruised to a 119100 victory to lead 31 in the series. In fact, even the ambitious title doesnt do the set justice, as the opening 2002 documentary traces the franchise to its minnesota roots and a vintage 1953 feature shows the games first dominant big man, george mikan, in action. Future laker coach rudy tomjanovich, then of the houston rockets, ran onto the court in an attempt. The king put his team into the history books helping the cavaliers win their first title in franchise.
Despite the snickers and doubts, unconventional rockets bet it all. Brooklyn became the first lakers player since kareerm abduljabbar 1976 with. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba postseason in major categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in single games, series, and careers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading land of the 10, 000 lakers. Browse the houston rockets schedule and view rockets basketball information. Two years after advancing to the finals, the rockets traded malone and had two losing. We analyze the lakers rockets sports betting odds and lines, with nba betting advice and tips around the matchup. Fight in lebrons home lakers debut, 124115 loss to houston.
You saw the rockets upsetting another dynasty in the lakers right before us and then losing in six games to the 86 celtics. O neals domination in game 1 nearly landed him in the nba finals record book. It was reasonable to believe that that team was the team of the future. Celtics game 4 comeback in 08 is one for the history books. During his first three years with the team, they won the most games in franchise history within a threeyear span 17373. The clippers won the offseason and followed it up by entering the regular season as favorites to win their first nba championship in franchise history. It was a miracle that steve francis made it to the nba, and that miracle was primarily selfdelivered. No other player has as many such games in nba history. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical.
A history of the lakers kindle edition by barry, richard. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lebron james led the lakers with 31 pts and 12 ast, while kyle kuzma tallied 23 pts and 8 reb in the victory. Historical stats about the games played between the rockets and the lakers with their alltime performance against each other in the nba season and playoffs.
James harden, rockets enter history books with thirdquarter explosion against timberwolves. See also other dates, venues, and schedules for the knicks vs. The lakers and the houston rockets have played 220 games in the regular season with 7 victories for the lakers and 83 for the rockets. Summary and statistics for the 1996 nba western conference first round houston rockets vs. The lakers once again won the western conference and made it to their third straight finals. Paul pierce and the celtics rally in the second half to overcome a 24point deficit vs.
Nothing compares to seeing an awesome basketball game between two competitive teams that are equally matched and have player rosters stocked with plenty of talent. In retrospect, francis was fighting against a lot more than his id. Kenny smith of the houston rockets had set the record with seven treys vs. Warriors l2m report confirms kevin durant was out of bounds in ot. Anywhere we went, people were trying to buy your dinner and that was even for me being the 12th man on the bench. The 10492 victory gave the rockets what was then the secondlongest streak of consecutive wins in nba history. The nba also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the basketball association of america. Books include your teams biggest games and greatest players. Nba finals 1987 the 1987 nba finals was the championship round of the 1986 1987 nba season. Seatgeek is the largest ticket hub on the web which means your chances are increased at finding the right tickets at the right price lets go. The rockets have won 20 of 26 meetings with the lakers, including both games between the teams this season.
The complete history is a treasure trove for fans of the purple and gold. Rockets vs timberwolves tickets houston rockets minnesota timberwolves tickets dont miss this one. The houston rockets are an american professional basketball team based in houston, texas. With a 4141 record, the rockets would earn their first nba playoff berth in the.
On this day, the boston celtics won their fifth nba championship, for the 196162 season. This personalized basketball book retraces the history of any nba team you select through the. Celtics game 4 comeback in 08 is one for the history books paul pierce and the celtics rally in the second half to overcome a 24point deficit vs. Houston overhauled its team at the trade deadline, and is banking on. On july 3, 2009, the lakers signed houston rockets forward ron artest to a fiveyear contract to replace lakers forward trevor ariza who signed with the rockets. Small rockets are growing up scouting the rockets the rockets have a sevengame. Guard james harden is averaging 43 points, eight rebounds and eight assists against the lakers this season. We were able to buy the seats as we were on our way to the game.
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