The 2021-22 Houston Rockets endured a challenging season, marked by a significant rebuilding phase. Under the guidance of head coach Stephen Silas, the Rockets finished the regular season with a 20-62 record, placing them last in the Western Conference. This performance highlighted the team’s struggle to compete in a league dominated by veteran squads and highlighted the need for development among their younger players.
The Rockets’ roster featured promising talent, most notably Jalen Green, the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Green showed flashes of brilliance throughout the season, averaging 17.3 points per game and earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team. His development was a focal point for the organization, as they looked to build around his scoring ability and athleticism.
Houston’s season was characterized by growing pains, as they focused on player development and acquiring future assets. The team traded veteran guard John Wall, opting to prioritize their young core, including Kevin Porter Jr. and Alperen Şengün, who both displayed potential that could be pivotal for the franchise’s future. Despite the disappointing record, these players’ growth provided a silver lining and hope for the seasons ahead.
Overall, the 2021-22 season for the Houston Rockets was one of transition and preparation for a brighter future. With the emphasis on youth and gaining experience, the team aimed to leverage their high draft picks and cap space to reestablish themselves as a competitive force in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 20-62
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Houston Rockets Roster and Stats for 2021-22 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Christian Wood | 68 | 17.9 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 39.0 | |||||||
| Jalen Green | 67 | 17.3 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 34.3 | |||||||
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 61 | 15.6 | 4.4 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 37.5 | |||||||
| Eric Gordon | 57 | 13.4 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 41.2 | |||||||
| Jae'Sean Tate | 78 | 11.8 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 31.2 | |||||||
| Dennis Schröder | 15 | 10.9 | 3.3 | 5.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 32.8 | |||||||
| Garrison Mathews | 65 | 10.0 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 36.0 | |||||||
| Alperen Şengün | 72 | 9.6 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 24.8 | |||||||
| KJ Martin | 79 | 8.8 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 35.7 | |||||||
| Daniel Theis | 26 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 29.1 | |||||||
| Josh Christopher | 74 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 29.6 | |||||||
| Bruno Fernando | 10 | 6.9 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Armoni Brooks | 41 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 30.0 | |||||||
| D.J. Augustin | 34 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 40.6 | |||||||
| David Nwaba | 46 | 5.1 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 30.6 | |||||||
| Danuel House Jr. | 16 | 4.8 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 29.4 | |||||||
| Trevelin Queen | 10 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 37.5 | |||||||
| Daishen Nix | 24 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 26.9 | |||||||
| Usman Garuba | 24 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 25.0 | |||||||
Houston Rockets 2021-22 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2021-22 season for the Houston Rockets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2021 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 124-106 | |
| Oct 22, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 124-91 | |
| Oct 24, 2021 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 107-97 | |
| Oct 26, 2021 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 116-106 | |
| Oct 28, 2021 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 122-91 | |
| Oct 31, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 95-85 | |
| Nov 02, 2021 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 119-117 | |
| Nov 04, 2021 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 123-111 | |
| Nov 06, 2021 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 95-94 | |
| Nov 07, 2021 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 120-107 | |
| Nov 10, 2021 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 112-104 | |
| Nov 12, 2021 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 104-92 | |
| Nov 14, 2021 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 115-89 | |
| Nov 15, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 136-102 | |
| Nov 17, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 101-89 | |
| Nov 20, 2021 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-99 | |
| Nov 22, 2021 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-90 | |
| Nov 24, 2021 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 118-113 | |
| Nov 27, 2021 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 146-143 | |
| Nov 29, 2021 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 102-89 | |
| Dec 01, 2021 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 114-110 | |
| Dec 03, 2021 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 118-116 | |
| Dec 05, 2021 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 118-108 | |
| Dec 08, 2021 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 114-104 | |
| Dec 10, 2021 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-114 | |
| Dec 11, 2021 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 113-106 | |
| Dec 13, 2021 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 132-126 | |
| Dec 15, 2021 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 124-89 | |
| Dec 16, 2021 | vs. New York Knicks | L 116-103 | |
| Dec 18, 2021 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 116-107 | |
| Dec 20, 2021 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 133-118 | |
| Dec 22, 2021 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 126-106 | |
| Dec 23, 2021 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 118-106 | |
| Dec 27, 2021 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 123-99 | |
| Dec 28, 2021 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 132-123 | |
| Dec 31, 2021 | vs. Miami Heat | L 120-110 | |
| Jan 01, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 124-111 | |
| Jan 03, 2022 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 133-113 | |
| Jan 05, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 114-111 | |
| Jan 07, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 130-106 | |
| Jan 09, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 141-123 | |
| Jan 10, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 111-91 | |
| Jan 12, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 128-124 | |
| Jan 14, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 126-114 | |
| Jan 16, 2022 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 118-112 | |
| Jan 19, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | W 116-111 | |
| Jan 21, 2022 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 105-103 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 134-104 | |
| Jan 28, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 125-110 | |
| Jan 31, 2022 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 122-108 | |
| Feb 02, 2022 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 115-104 | |
| Feb 04, 2022 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 131-106 | |
| Feb 06, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 120-107 | |
| Feb 08, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 110-97 | |
| Feb 10, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 139-120 | |
| Feb 14, 2022 | @ Utah Jazz | L 135-101 | |
| Feb 16, 2022 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 124-121 | |
| Feb 17, 2022 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 142-111 | |
| Feb 25, 2022 | @ Orlando Magic | L 119-111 | |
| Feb 27, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 99-98 | |
| Mar 01, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-100 | |
| Mar 02, 2022 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 132-127 | |
| Mar 04, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 116-101 | |
| Mar 06, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 123-112 | |
| Mar 07, 2022 | @ Miami Heat | L 123-106 | |
| Mar 09, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 139-130 | |
| Mar 11, 2022 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 113-100 | |
| Mar 13, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 130-105 | |
| Mar 16, 2022 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 129-112 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 121-118 | |
| Mar 20, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 122-98 | |
| Mar 21, 2022 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 115-97 | |
| Mar 23, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 110-91 | |
| Mar 25, 2022 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 125-106 | |
| Mar 26, 2022 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-98 | |
| Mar 28, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 123-120 | |
| Mar 30, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 121-118 | |
| Apr 01, 2022 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 122-117 | |
| Apr 03, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 139-132 | |
| Apr 05, 2022 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 118-105 | |
| Apr 08, 2022 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 117-115 | |
| Apr 10, 2022 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 130-114 |