The 2014-15 Houston Rockets had a successful season, finishing with a 56-26 record, which placed them second in the Western Conference. Under head coach Kevin McHale, the team was led by MVP runner-up James Harden, who averaged 27.4 points, 7.0 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game. Harden’s stellar play was a key factor in the Rockets’ strong regular-season performance.
Houston made significant moves to enhance their roster, acquiring Trevor Ariza in the offseason to improve their perimeter defense. Ariza’s arrival complemented the existing core, which included Dwight Howard, although Howard was limited to 41 games due to injuries. Despite Howard’s absence, the Rockets consistently performed well, thanks largely to Harden’s leadership and the contributions of role players like Donatas Motiejūnas and Patrick Beverley.
In the playoffs, the Rockets showcased resilience, particularly in their second-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers. After falling behind 3-1, Houston mounted a remarkable comeback to win the series in seven games, marking one of the most notable turnarounds in NBA playoff history. This victory propelled them to the Western Conference Finals, where they faced the Golden State Warriors. Despite their efforts, the Rockets were defeated in five games by the eventual NBA champions.
The 2014-15 season cemented the Rockets as one of the elite teams in the league, with James Harden establishing himself as a bona fide superstar. The campaign set the stage for future success and demonstrated the team’s potential to compete at the highest level.
- Regular Season Record: 56-26
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Western Conference Finals: 1-4
Houston Rockets Roster and Stats for 2014-15 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| James Harden | 81 | 27.4 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 37.5 | 17 | 27.2 | 5.7 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 38.3 |
| Dwight Howard | 41 | 15.8 | 10.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 50.0 | 17 | 16.4 | 14.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| Trevor Ariza | 82 | 12.8 | 5.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 35.0 | 17 | 13.2 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 37.5 |
| Donatas Motiejūnas | 71 | 12.0 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 36.8 | |||||||
| Josh Smith | 55 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 33.0 | 17 | 13.5 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 38.0 |
| Corey Brewer | 56 | 11.9 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 28.3 | 17 | 11.2 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 28.6 |
| Terrence Jones | 33 | 11.7 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 35.1 | 17 | 10.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 15.8 |
| Patrick Beverley | 56 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 35.6 | |||||||
| Jason Terry | 77 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 39.0 | 17 | 9.2 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 35.4 |
| Isaiah Canaan | 25 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 38.1 | |||||||
| Kostas Papanikolaou | 43 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 29.2 | 8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tarik Black | 25 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Alexey Shved | 9 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 33.3 | |||||||
| Francisco García | 14 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 22.2 | |||||||
| Pablo Prigioni | 24 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 27.4 | 17 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 29.3 |
| Troy Daniels | 17 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.2 | |||||||
| Clint Capela | 12 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 17 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Joey Dorsey | 69 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 6 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nick Johnson | 28 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 23.8 | 9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 14.3 |
| K.J. McDaniels | 10 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | |||||||
Houston Rockets in the 2015 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Dallas Mavericks
In the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets faced off against the Dallas Mavericks, showcasing their dominance by winning the series 4-1. Led by James Harden's exceptional performance, the Rockets effectively capitalized on their offensive prowess and defensive intensity, advancing confidently to the Western Conference Semifinals. This victory underscored Houston's potential as a formidable contender in the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 118-108 | |
| Apr 21, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 111-99 | |
| Apr 24, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 130-128 | |
| Apr 26, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 121-109 | |
| Apr 28, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 103-94 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Los Angeles Clippers
In the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets faced the Los Angeles Clippers in a thrilling Western Conference Semifinals series. After falling behind 3-1, the Rockets staged a remarkable comeback, winning three consecutive games to clinch the series in seven games. The pivotal moment was Game 6, where Houston overcame a 19-point deficit in the third quarter, led by the heroic efforts of James Harden and a stellar performance from the bench, to force a decisive Game 7.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 04, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 117-101 | |
| May 06, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 115-109 | |
| May 08, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 124-99 | |
| May 10, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 128-95 | |
| May 12, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 124-103 | |
| May 14, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 119-107 | |
| May 17, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 113-100 |
2015 Conference Championship vs. Golden State Warriors
In the 2015 NBA Playoffs, the Houston Rockets made a spirited run to the Western Conference Finals, fueled by the dynamic performances of James Harden and Dwight Howard. Despite their resilience and a memorable comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers in the semifinals, the Rockets ultimately fell to the Golden State Warriors in five games. The series highlighted the emergence of the Warriors’ dominance, while the Rockets showcased their potential with a blend of star power and depth.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 110-106 | |
| May 21, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 99-98 | |
| May 23, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 115-80 | |
| May 25, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 128-115 | |
| May 27, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-90 |
Houston Rockets 2014-15 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2014-15 season for the Houston Rockets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-90 | |
| Oct 29, 2014 | @ Utah Jazz | W 104-93 | |
| Nov 01, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 104-90 | |
| Nov 03, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-93 | |
| Nov 04, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | W 108-91 | |
| Nov 06, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 98-81 | |
| Nov 08, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 98-87 | |
| Nov 12, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-101 | |
| Nov 14, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 88-87 | |
| Nov 16, 2014 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 69-65 | |
| Nov 17, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 119-93 | |
| Nov 19, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 98-92 | |
| Nov 22, 2014 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 95-92 | |
| Nov 24, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | W 91-86 | |
| Nov 26, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 102-89 | |
| Nov 28, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 102-85 | |
| Nov 29, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-103 | |
| Dec 03, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 105-96 | |
| Dec 05, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-112 | |
| Dec 06, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 100-95 | |
| Dec 10, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-93 | |
| Dec 11, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 113-109 | |
| Dec 13, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 108-96 | |
| Dec 17, 2014 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 115-111 | |
| Dec 18, 2014 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 99-90 | |
| Dec 20, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 104-97 | |
| Dec 22, 2014 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-95 | |
| Dec 26, 2014 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 117-111 | |
| Dec 28, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-106 | |
| Dec 29, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 104-103 | |
| Dec 31, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 102-83 | |
| Jan 02, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 111-83 | |
| Jan 03, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 115-79 | |
| Jan 05, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 114-105 | |
| Jan 07, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-93 | |
| Jan 08, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | W 120-96 | |
| Jan 10, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 97-82 | |
| Jan 12, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 113-99 | |
| Jan 14, 2015 | @ Orlando Magic | L 120-113 | |
| Jan 15, 2015 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 112-101 | |
| Jan 17, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 131-106 | |
| Jan 19, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 110-98 | |
| Jan 21, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 126-113 | |
| Jan 23, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 113-111 | |
| Jan 25, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 99-87 | |
| Jan 28, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 99-94 | |
| Jan 30, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | W 93-87 | |
| Jan 31, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-101 | |
| Feb 04, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 101-90 | |
| Feb 06, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-111 | |
| Feb 08, 2015 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-98 | |
| Feb 10, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 127-118 | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-95 | |
| Feb 20, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-100 | |
| Feb 21, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 98-76 | |
| Feb 23, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 113-102 | |
| Feb 25, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-105 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 102-98 | |
| Mar 01, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-103 | |
| Mar 03, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-96 | |
| Mar 04, 2015 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 102-100 | |
| Mar 06, 2015 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 103-93 | |
| Mar 07, 2015 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 114-100 | |
| Mar 11, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 105-100 | |
| Mar 12, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-91 | |
| Mar 15, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 100-98 | |
| Mar 17, 2015 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 107-94 | |
| Mar 19, 2015 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 118-108 | |
| Mar 21, 2015 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 117-102 | |
| Mar 23, 2015 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 110-100 | |
| Mar 25, 2015 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 95-93 | |
| Mar 27, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 120-110 | |
| Mar 29, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | W 99-91 | |
| Mar 30, 2015 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 99-96 | |
| Apr 01, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 115-111 | |
| Apr 02, 2015 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 108-101 | |
| Apr 05, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 115-112 | |
| Apr 08, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 110-98 | |
| Apr 10, 2015 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 104-103 | |
| Apr 12, 2015 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 121-114 | |
| Apr 13, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 100-90 | |
| Apr 15, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 117-91 |