The 2007-08 Houston Rockets season was notable for its remarkable 22-game winning streak, the third-longest in NBA history at the time. The team, led by head coach Rick Adelman, finished the regular season with a 55-27 record, securing the fifth seed in the Western Conference. Key players included Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, and Shane Battier, although Yao’s season was cut short by a foot injury, limiting him to 55 games.
Tracy McGrady played a pivotal role during the winning streak, showcasing his scoring prowess and leadership. The streak began on January 29, 2008, with a win against the Golden State Warriors, and it extended until March 18, when they were defeated by the Boston Celtics. The streak was a testament to the team’s resilience and depth, with contributions from players like Rafer Alston and Luis Scola.
Despite their regular-season success, the Rockets faced challenges in the playoffs. They were matched up against the Utah Jazz in the first round, a repeat of the previous year’s playoff matchup. Without Yao Ming, and despite McGrady’s efforts, the Rockets were eliminated in six games, losing the series 4-2. The season was seen as a mix of extraordinary achievements and unmet potential due to injuries. The 22-game winning streak remains a highlight in the franchise’s history, demonstrating the team’s ability to compete at a high level even when faced with adversity.
- Regular Season Record: 55-27
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 2-4
Houston Rockets Roster and Stats for 2007-08 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Yao Ming | 55 | 22.0 | 10.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Tracy McGrady | 66 | 21.6 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 29.2 | 6 | 27.0 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 20.8 |
| Rafer Alston | 74 | 13.1 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 35.1 | 4 | 14.3 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 44.0 |
| Luis Scola | 82 | 10.3 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 6 | 14.0 | 9.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Shane Battier | 80 | 9.3 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 37.7 | 6 | 10.0 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 48.0 |
| Bonzi Wells | 51 | 9.2 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 21.1 | |||||||
| Bobby Jackson | 26 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 34.1 | 6 | 8.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| Carl Landry | 42 | 8.1 | 4.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 6 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Luther Head | 73 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 35.1 | 5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Mike James | 33 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 32.4 | |||||||
| Gerald Green | 1 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Steve Francis | 10 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 23.5 | |||||||
| Aaron Brooks | 51 | 5.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 33.0 | 6 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Novak | 35 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 47.9 | 3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 66.7 |
| Kirk Snyder | 9 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Mike Harris | 17 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dikembe Mutombo | 39 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 6 | 3.8 | 6.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Chuck Hayes | 79 | 3.0 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 6 | 2.3 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Justin Williams | 1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Bobby Jones | 4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Loren Woods | 7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Houston Rockets in the 2008 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Utah Jazz
In the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets faced the Utah Jazz in the first round, ultimately falling in a hard-fought six-game series. Despite a strong effort from Tracy McGrady, who averaged over 27 points per game, the Rockets were hampered by the absence of injured star Yao Ming, which diminished their interior presence and depth. Utah's balanced attack and effective home-court advantage proved too much for Houston to overcome.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 93-82 | |
| Apr 21, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 90-84 | |
| Apr 24, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | W 94-92 | |
| Apr 26, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 86-82 | |
| Apr 29, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 95-69 | |
| May 02, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 113-91 |
Houston Rockets 2007-08 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2007-08 season for the Houston Rockets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 95-93 | |
| Nov 01, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | W 106-95 | |
| Nov 03, 2007 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 89-80 | |
| Nov 05, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-98 | |
| Nov 06, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 89-81 | |
| Nov 09, 2007 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-88 | |
| Nov 11, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 85-82 | |
| Nov 13, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-99 | |
| Nov 14, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 93-90 | |
| Nov 16, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 90-84 | |
| Nov 17, 2007 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 115-105 | |
| Nov 21, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 100-94 | |
| Nov 23, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | L 98-91 | |
| Nov 24, 2007 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 109-81 | |
| Nov 26, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 88-71 | |
| Nov 28, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 100-94 | |
| Nov 29, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 113-94 | |
| Dec 01, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 107-99 | |
| Dec 05, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 105-92 | |
| Dec 07, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 96-89 | |
| Dec 09, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 93-80 | |
| Dec 10, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-88 | |
| Dec 12, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 80-77 | |
| Dec 15, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 96-83 | |
| Dec 19, 2007 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 97-92 | |
| Dec 20, 2007 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 112-111 | |
| Dec 22, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-98 | |
| Dec 23, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 94-82 | |
| Dec 28, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-83 | |
| Dec 29, 2007 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 91-79 | |
| Dec 31, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 112-95 | |
| Jan 02, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 97-93 | |
| Jan 04, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | W 96-94 | |
| Jan 05, 2008 | vs. New York Knicks | W 103-91 | |
| Jan 08, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 92-84 | |
| Jan 09, 2008 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-92 | |
| Jan 11, 2008 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-82 | |
| Jan 13, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 87-82 | |
| Jan 15, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 111-107 | |
| Jan 19, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 83-81 | |
| Jan 21, 2008 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 96-89 | |
| Jan 23, 2008 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 109-107 | |
| Jan 25, 2008 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 89-79 | |
| Jan 27, 2008 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-89 | |
| Jan 29, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 111-107 | |
| Feb 01, 2008 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 106-103 | |
| Feb 02, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 91-83 | |
| Feb 04, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 92-86 | |
| Feb 07, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 92-77 | |
| Feb 09, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 108-89 | |
| Feb 11, 2008 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-83 | |
| Feb 13, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 89-87 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-85 | |
| Feb 21, 2008 | vs. Miami Heat | W 112-100 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 100-80 | |
| Feb 24, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 110-97 | |
| Feb 26, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 94-69 | |
| Feb 29, 2008 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 116-95 | |
| Mar 02, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 103-89 | |
| Mar 05, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 117-99 | |
| Mar 06, 2008 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 113-98 | |
| Mar 08, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 106-96 | |
| Mar 10, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 91-73 | |
| Mar 12, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 83-75 | |
| Mar 14, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 89-80 | |
| Mar 16, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 104-92 | |
| Mar 18, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 94-74 | |
| Mar 19, 2008 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 90-69 | |
| Mar 21, 2008 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 109-106 | |
| Mar 22, 2008 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 122-113 | |
| Mar 24, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 108-100 | |
| Mar 26, 2008 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 97-86 | |
| Mar 30, 2008 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-88 | |
| Apr 01, 2008 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 99-98 | |
| Apr 03, 2008 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 95-86 | |
| Apr 04, 2008 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 79-66 | |
| Apr 06, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 105-79 | |
| Apr 09, 2008 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-80 | |
| Apr 11, 2008 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 101-90 | |
| Apr 13, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 111-94 | |
| Apr 14, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-96 | |
| Apr 16, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 93-75 |