The 2000-01 Houston Rockets season was marked by a mix of promising performances and unmet expectations. Under the leadership of head coach Rudy Tomjanovich, the Rockets navigated the season with an eye on playoff contention but ultimately fell short. The team finished with a 45-37 record, placing them ninth in the Western Conference and just missing the playoff cut.
The Rockets were led by the stellar play of their backcourt duo, Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley. Francis, in just his second NBA season, emerged as a rising star, averaging 19.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game. His dynamic playmaking abilities earned him an All-Star selection, solidifying his status as one of the league’s bright young talents. Mobley contributed significantly as well, averaging 19.5 points per game and providing consistent scoring support.
Despite the impressive individual performances, the Rockets struggled with consistency, particularly on the defensive end. The team’s defense ranked 22nd in the league, allowing opponents to score an average of 97.2 points per game. This defensive vulnerability was a significant factor in their inability to secure a playoff berth.
In conclusion, the 2000-01 season was a time of growth and potential for the Houston Rockets. While they came close to making the playoffs, their defensive shortcomings and the competitive landscape of the Western Conference ultimately kept them out of postseason play.
- Regular Season Record: 45-37
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Houston Rockets Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Steve Francis | 80 | 19.9 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 39.6 | |||||||
| Cuttino Mobley | 79 | 19.5 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 35.7 | |||||||
| Maurice Taylor | 69 | 13.0 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 58 | 11.9 | 7.4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Shandon Anderson | 82 | 8.7 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 27.1 | |||||||
| Walt Williams | 72 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 39.5 | |||||||
| Kenny Thomas | 74 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 27.2 | |||||||
| Moochie Norris | 82 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 28.1 | |||||||
| Matt Bullard | 61 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 40.4 | |||||||
| Kelvin Cato | 35 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Carlos Rogers | 39 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jason Collier | 23 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Dan Langhi | 33 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Sean Colson | 10 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Anthony Miller | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Houston Rockets 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Houston Rockets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-98 | |
| Nov 02, 2000 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-93 | |
| Nov 04, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 77-74 | |
| Nov 05, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 104-99 | |
| Nov 07, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 84-74 | |
| Nov 09, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 85-78 | |
| Nov 11, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-88 | |
| Nov 12, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-99 | |
| Nov 14, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 110-83 | |
| Nov 16, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 84-80 | |
| Nov 18, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 94-89 | |
| Nov 21, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 101-89 | |
| Nov 22, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-81 | |
| Nov 25, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-80 | |
| Nov 28, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 88-81 | |
| Nov 30, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 109-105 | |
| Dec 02, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 96-85 | |
| Dec 05, 2000 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 08, 2000 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 111-98 | |
| Dec 09, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 111-104 | |
| Dec 11, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 82-75 | |
| Dec 14, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 98-95 | |
| Dec 16, 2000 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 102-100 | |
| Dec 19, 2000 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 86-79 | |
| Dec 21, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-94 | |
| Dec 23, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 95-87 | |
| Dec 26, 2000 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-95 | |
| Dec 27, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 107-92 | |
| Dec 30, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 114-99 | |
| Jan 01, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 106-96 | |
| Jan 02, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-95 | |
| Jan 04, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 107-97 | |
| Jan 06, 2001 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 99-97 | |
| Jan 09, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 110-91 | |
| Jan 11, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | W 76-75 | |
| Jan 13, 2001 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 84-81 | |
| Jan 15, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | L 116-104 | |
| Jan 16, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 114-99 | |
| Jan 18, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 112-104 | |
| Jan 19, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 114-101 | |
| Jan 23, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 105-100 | |
| Jan 24, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 85-84 | |
| Jan 26, 2001 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 106-89 | |
| Jan 27, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 110-97 | |
| Jan 30, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-85 | |
| Feb 01, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-84 | |
| Feb 03, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 90-88 | |
| Feb 05, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 100-86 | |
| Feb 07, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-87 | |
| Feb 08, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-90 | |
| Feb 13, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-89 | |
| Feb 16, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 108-93 | |
| Feb 17, 2001 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 92-80 | |
| Feb 20, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 101-84 | |
| Feb 21, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 89-83 | |
| Feb 23, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 105-95 | |
| Feb 26, 2001 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 95-89 | |
| Feb 28, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 95-78 | |
| Mar 01, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-91 | |
| Mar 03, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 100-95 | |
| Mar 07, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 104-98 | |
| Mar 08, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 99-87 | |
| Mar 10, 2001 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 86-81 | |
| Mar 11, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 94-92 | |
| Mar 13, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 127-118 | |
| Mar 15, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 108-106 | |
| Mar 17, 2001 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 103-99 | |
| Mar 20, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 125-109 | |
| Mar 22, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 97-92 | |
| Mar 24, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 93-90 | |
| Mar 27, 2001 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 109-86 | |
| Mar 29, 2001 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 90-85 | |
| Mar 31, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 96-86 | |
| Apr 01, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 101-98 | |
| Apr 03, 2001 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 109-97 | |
| Apr 05, 2001 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 91-88 | |
| Apr 07, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 110-97 | |
| Apr 09, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | L 96-81 | |
| Apr 10, 2001 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 100-99 | |
| Apr 13, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-103 | |
| Apr 14, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 100-95 | |
| Apr 17, 2001 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-87 |