The 1994-95 Houston Rockets season was a remarkable chapter in NBA history, as the team successfully defended their championship title. Under the leadership of head coach Rudy Tomjanovich, the Rockets finished the regular season with a record of 47-35, securing the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Despite their lower seeding, the team showcased resilience and determination in the playoffs.
Key to their success was the performance of Hakeem Olajuwon, who delivered an exceptional season, averaging 27.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game. His dominance continued in the playoffs, where he was pivotal in the Rockets’ impressive run. The team also acquired Clyde Drexler in a mid-season trade, adding depth and experience to the roster.
In the playoffs, the Rockets faced challenging opponents, defeating the Utah Jazz in five games and the Phoenix Suns in a grueling seven-game series. The Western Conference Finals saw them sweep the San Antonio Spurs, thanks in part to Olajuwon’s outplaying of MVP David Robinson. In the NBA Finals, Houston met the Orlando Magic, featuring young stars Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway. However, the Rockets’ experience and Olajuwon’s brilliance led to a series sweep, earning them their second consecutive NBA title.
Hakeem Olajuwon was named the Finals MVP for the second straight year, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest centers in NBA history. The 1994-95 season remains a testament to the Rockets’ resilience and championship pedigree.
- Regular Season Record: 47-35
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 3-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Western Conference Finals: 4-2, NBA Finals: 4-0
Houston Rockets Roster and Stats for 1994-95 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 72 | 27.8 | 10.8 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 18.8 | 22 | 33.0 | 10.3 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 50.0 |
| Clyde Drexler | 35 | 21.4 | 7.0 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 35.7 | 22 | 20.5 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 30.3 |
| Vernon Maxwell | 64 | 13.3 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 32.4 | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Otis Thorpe | 36 | 13.3 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kenny Smith | 81 | 10.4 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 42.9 | 22 | 10.8 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 44.2 |
| Robert Horry | 64 | 10.2 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 37.9 | 22 | 13.1 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 40.0 |
| Sam Cassell | 82 | 9.5 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 33.0 | 22 | 11.0 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 40.0 |
| Mario Elie | 81 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 39.8 | 22 | 9.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 43.1 |
| Carl Herrera | 61 | 6.8 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chucky Brown | 41 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 21 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 50.0 |
| Pete Chilcutt | 68 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 40.7 | 20 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 38.9 |
| Tracy Murray | 25 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 42.2 | |||||||
| Scott Brooks | 28 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 47.1 | |||||||
| Tim Breaux | 42 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 24.0 | |||||||
| Žan Tabak | 37 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Charles Jones | 3 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 19 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Adrian Caldwell | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Houston Rockets in the 1995 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Utah Jazz
In the first round of the 1995 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets, seeded sixth, faced the Utah Jazz, who were the third seed. The Rockets showcased their resilience and championship pedigree by overcoming a 2-1 series deficit to win the best-of-five series in five games. This victory set the stage for their remarkable title run, as they eventually went on to capture their second consecutive NBA Championship.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1995 | @ Utah Jazz | L 102-100 | |
| Apr 29, 1995 | @ Utah Jazz | W 140-126 | |
| May 03, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 95-82 | |
| May 05, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 123-106 | |
| May 07, 1995 | @ Utah Jazz | W 95-91 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Phoenix Suns
In the 1995 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets faced the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling Western Conference Semifinals. Despite trailing 3-1 in the series, the defending champions showcased resilience and determination, led by Hakeem Olajuwon's stellar performances, to win three consecutive games and advance to the next round. This comeback set the tone for their eventual repeat as NBA champions, highlighting their tenacity and championship pedigree.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 130-108 | |
| May 11, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 118-94 | |
| May 13, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 118-85 | |
| May 14, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 114-110 | |
| May 16, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 103-97 | |
| May 18, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 116-103 | |
| May 20, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 115-114 |
1995 Conference Championship vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 1995 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets made a remarkable run to the conference finals, showcasing their resilience and championship pedigree. Led by Hakeem Olajuwon, the Rockets overcame a 2-1 series deficit against the San Antonio Spurs, with Olajuwon outplaying league MVP David Robinson in a dominant performance. This series victory propelled the Rockets to the NBA Finals, where they eventually secured their second consecutive championship.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 94-93 | |
| May 24, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 106-96 | |
| May 26, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-102 | |
| May 28, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 103-81 | |
| May 30, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 111-90 | |
| Jun 01, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 100-95 |
1995 NBA Finals vs. Orlando Magic
In the 1995 NBA Finals, the Houston Rockets showcased an extraordinary performance, sweeping the Orlando Magic in four games to clinch their second consecutive championship. Hakeem Olajuwon was instrumental, outplaying young superstar Shaquille O'Neal and earning the Finals MVP with his dominant scoring and defensive prowess. The Rockets' victory solidified their legacy as one of the few teams to win back-to-back titles without home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 1995 | @ Orlando Magic | W 120-118 | |
| Jun 09, 1995 | @ Orlando Magic | W 117-106 | |
| Jun 11, 1995 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 106-103 | |
| Jun 14, 1995 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 113-101 |
Houston Rockets 1994-95 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1994-95 season for the Houston Rockets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 04, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 90-86 | |
| Nov 05, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-85 | |
| Nov 08, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-98 | |
| Nov 09, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 109-104 | |
| Nov 11, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-82 | |
| Nov 12, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-84 | |
| Nov 15, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 105-99 | |
| Nov 17, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-83 | |
| Nov 19, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 109-101 | |
| Nov 22, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-94 | |
| Nov 23, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 117-94 | |
| Nov 26, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 98-94 | |
| Nov 29, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 96-81 | |
| Dec 01, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 113-109 | |
| Dec 02, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-89 | |
| Dec 06, 1994 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 103-90 | |
| Dec 08, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 101-95 | |
| Dec 10, 1994 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 108-96 | |
| Dec 13, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 93-85 | |
| Dec 15, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-94 | |
| Dec 17, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-109 | |
| Dec 22, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 114-106 | |
| Dec 23, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 98-96 | |
| Dec 26, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | W 101-88 | |
| Dec 27, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-93 | |
| Dec 29, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 126-124 | |
| Dec 30, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 111-103 | |
| Jan 03, 1995 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 110-98 | |
| Jan 05, 1995 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 108-99 | |
| Jan 07, 1995 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 88-83 | |
| Jan 11, 1995 | vs. Miami Heat | W 108-97 | |
| Jan 13, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 103-100 | |
| Jan 14, 1995 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 118-104 | |
| Jan 16, 1995 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 94-75 | |
| Jan 19, 1995 | vs. New York Knicks | L 93-77 | |
| Jan 20, 1995 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-96 | |
| Jan 22, 1995 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 100-81 | |
| Jan 24, 1995 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-99 | |
| Jan 26, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-100 | |
| Jan 28, 1995 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-93 | |
| Jan 31, 1995 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 86-74 | |
| Feb 02, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 121-101 | |
| Feb 05, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 124-100 | |
| Feb 06, 1995 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 120-82 | |
| Feb 08, 1995 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-86 | |
| Feb 09, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 122-107 | |
| Feb 14, 1995 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 124-104 | |
| Feb 16, 1995 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 105-89 | |
| Feb 17, 1995 | @ Washington Bullets | W 109-92 | |
| Feb 19, 1995 | @ New York Knicks | L 122-117 | |
| Feb 21, 1995 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 98-97 | |
| Feb 23, 1995 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-99 | |
| Feb 25, 1995 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 112-105 | |
| Feb 27, 1995 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 86-78 | |
| Feb 28, 1995 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-101 | |
| Mar 02, 1995 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 107-96 | |
| Mar 03, 1995 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 108-105 | |
| Mar 05, 1995 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 124-103 | |
| Mar 07, 1995 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 113-102 | |
| Mar 11, 1995 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 109-102 | |
| Mar 13, 1995 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 97-86 | |
| Mar 14, 1995 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 136-107 | |
| Mar 16, 1995 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 104-97 | |
| Mar 19, 1995 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-103 | |
| Mar 21, 1995 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-102 | |
| Mar 23, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 112-104 | |
| Mar 24, 1995 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 99-97 | |
| Mar 26, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-96 | |
| Mar 28, 1995 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 106-96 | |
| Mar 30, 1995 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-96 | |
| Apr 01, 1995 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 93-87 | |
| Apr 04, 1995 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 109-105 | |
| Apr 06, 1995 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 110-102 | |
| Apr 07, 1995 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 127-109 | |
| Apr 09, 1995 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 123-120 | |
| Apr 11, 1995 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 156-147 | |
| Apr 13, 1995 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 112-99 | |
| Apr 15, 1995 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 98-84 | |
| Apr 17, 1995 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-111 | |
| Apr 19, 1995 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-96 | |
| Apr 20, 1995 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 111-101 | |
| Apr 23, 1995 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-97 |