The 2011-12 Houston Rockets season was marked by a transitional phase, focusing on rebuilding and development under head coach Kevin McHale, who was in his first year with the team. The season was shortened to 66 games due to a lockout, adding an element of unpredictability and urgency to the campaign.
Houston finished the season with a 34-32 record, narrowly missing the playoffs and placing 9th in the Western Conference. The team showcased a balanced roster without a definitive superstar, relying on the contributions of several key players. Kevin Martin led the team in scoring, averaging 17.1 points per game, while Luis Scola contributed solid numbers with 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Kyle Lowry emerged as a formidable presence at the point guard position, averaging 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game before being sidelined by an injury.
Despite the absence of a playoff berth, the Rockets displayed flashes of potential, with young talents like Chandler Parsons making an impression during his rookie season. Parsons averaged 9.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game and was recognized for his defensive efforts and versatility. The season’s results prompted the Rockets’ management to continue seeking improvements, notably setting the stage for significant roster changes in the following years, including the acquisition of James Harden.
Overall, the 2011-12 season was a stepping stone for the Rockets, as they sought to transition into a more competitive phase in subsequent seasons.
- Regular Season Record: 34-32
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Houston Rockets Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kevin Martin | 40 | 17.0 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 34.7 | |||||||
| Luis Scola | 66 | 15.5 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kyle Lowry | 47 | 14.3 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 37.4 | |||||||
| Goran Dragić | 66 | 11.7 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 33.7 | |||||||
| Courtney Lee | 58 | 11.4 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 40.1 | |||||||
| Chase Budinger | 58 | 9.6 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 40.2 | |||||||
| Chandler Parsons | 63 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 33.7 | |||||||
| Patrick Patterson | 64 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Samuel Dalembert | 65 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Marcus Camby | 19 | 7.1 | 9.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 40.0 | |||||||
| Jordan Hill | 32 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Earl Boykins | 8 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Terrence Williams | 12 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 42.1 | |||||||
| Jonny Flynn | 11 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Courtney Fortson | 6 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Jeff Adrien | 8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Marcus Morris | 17 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 11.8 | |||||||
| Greg Smith | 8 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Hasheem Thabeet | 5 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
Houston Rockets 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the Houston Rockets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | @ Orlando Magic | L 104-95 | |
| Dec 29, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 105-85 | |
| Dec 30, 2011 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 113-93 | |
| Dec 31, 2011 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 95-84 | |
| Jan 03, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-99 | |
| Jan 04, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 117-89 | |
| Jan 06, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-94 | |
| Jan 07, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 98-95 | |
| Jan 10, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 82-70 | |
| Jan 11, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 101-95 | |
| Jan 13, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 103-89 | |
| Jan 14, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 107-105 | |
| Jan 16, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-106 | |
| Jan 17, 2012 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 97-80 | |
| Jan 19, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 90-88 | |
| Jan 21, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 105-102 | |
| Jan 23, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-92 | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 105-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 103-76 | |
| Jan 28, 2012 | vs. New York Knicks | W 97-84 | |
| Jan 30, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 120-108 | |
| Feb 01, 2012 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-91 | |
| Feb 03, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 99-81 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-91 | |
| Feb 06, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 99-90 | |
| Feb 08, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 103-96 | |
| Feb 09, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 96-89 | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 106-97 | |
| Feb 14, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 93-83 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 96-95 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-98 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 101-85 | |
| Feb 20, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 97-93 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 93-87 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 88-85 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-83 | |
| Mar 02, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 117-105 | |
| Mar 04, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-103 | |
| Mar 06, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | L 97-92 | |
| Mar 07, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 116-98 | |
| Mar 10, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 112-106 | |
| Mar 11, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-107 | |
| Mar 13, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 104-103 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 107-87 | |
| Mar 17, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 95-91 | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 99-86 | |
| Mar 20, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-104 | |
| Mar 22, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 109-83 | |
| Mar 24, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 101-99 | |
| Mar 26, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 113-106 | |
| Mar 27, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 90-81 | |
| Mar 30, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 98-89 | |
| Apr 01, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 104-102 | |
| Apr 02, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 99-93 | |
| Apr 06, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 112-107 | |
| Apr 08, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 104-87 | |
| Apr 09, 2012 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 94-89 | |
| Apr 11, 2012 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-91 | |
| Apr 13, 2012 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 112-105 | |
| Apr 15, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 101-86 | |
| Apr 16, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 105-102 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 117-110 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 105-99 | |
| Apr 21, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 99-96 | |
| Apr 22, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 97-88 | |
| Apr 26, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 84-77 |