The Houston Rockets entered the 2023-24 NBA season with tempered expectations and a clear focus on development and rebuilding. Under the guidance of new head coach Ime Udoka, the Rockets aimed to integrate their promising young core with the veteran presence acquired in the offseason. The team’s performance was marked by moments of promise as well as growing pains common in rebuilding efforts.
The Rockets showed significant improvement on the defensive end, a hallmark of Udoka’s coaching philosophy. This defensive tenacity, however, did not always translate into wins. The team struggled with consistency, particularly in closing out games, which resulted in a sub-.500 record as the season progressed. The development of young talents like Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. was a focal point, with both players displaying flashes of star potential, albeit inconsistently.
Houston’s offseason acquisitions, including Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks, provided much-needed leadership and stability. VanVleet, in particular, played a crucial role in orchestrating the offense and mentoring younger players. Despite their efforts, the Rockets remained outside the playoff picture in a competitive Western Conference. The season was a learning experience for the young roster, laying the foundation for future growth.
Overall, the 2023-24 season was a step forward for the Houston Rockets in their rebuilding journey. While the win column did not show drastic improvement, the development of their young stars and integration of experienced players set a positive trajectory for the franchise’s future.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Houston Rockets Roster and Stats for 2023-24 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Alperen Şengün | 63 | 21.1 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 29.7 | |||||||
| Jalen Green | 82 | 19.6 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 33.2 | |||||||
| Fred VanVleet | 73 | 17.4 | 3.8 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 38.7 | |||||||
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 76 | 13.7 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 36.3 | |||||||
| Dillon Brooks | 72 | 12.7 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 35.9 | |||||||
| Cam Whitmore | 47 | 12.3 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 35.9 | |||||||
| Tari Eason | 22 | 9.8 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 36.0 | |||||||
| Amen Thompson | 62 | 9.5 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 13.8 | |||||||
| Aaron Holiday | 78 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.7 | |||||||
| Jeff Green | 78 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 33.1 | |||||||
| Jock Landale | 56 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 25.0 | |||||||
| Jae'Sean Tate | 65 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 29.9 | |||||||
| Boban Marjanović | 14 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Jeenathan Williams | 22 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 40.0 | |||||||
| Nate Hinton | 15 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 50.0 | |||||||
| Reggie Bullock | 44 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.3 | |||||||
| Jermaine Samuels | 14 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | |||||||
Houston Rockets 2023-24 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2023-24 season for the Houston Rockets.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2023 | @ Orlando Magic | L 116-86 | |
| Oct 27, 2023 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 126-122 | |
| Oct 29, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 106-95 | |
| Nov 01, 2023 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 128-119 | |
| Nov 04, 2023 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 107-89 | |
| Nov 06, 2023 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 122-97 | |
| Nov 08, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 128-94 | |
| Nov 10, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans (NBA Cup) | W 104-101 | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 107-104 | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Clippers (NBA Cup) | L 106-100 | |
| Nov 19, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 105-104 | |
| Nov 20, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-116 | |
| Nov 22, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 111-91 | |
| Nov 24, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets (NBA Cup) | W 105-86 | |
| Nov 28, 2023 | @ Dallas Mavericks (NBA Cup) | L 121-115 | |
| Nov 29, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 134-124 | |
| Dec 02, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-97 | |
| Dec 06, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 110-101 | |
| Dec 08, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 114-106 | |
| Dec 11, 2023 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 93-82 | |
| Dec 13, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 117-104 | |
| Dec 15, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 103-96 | |
| Dec 17, 2023 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 128-119 | |
| Dec 18, 2023 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 135-130 | |
| Dec 20, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 134-127 | |
| Dec 22, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 122-96 | |
| Dec 23, 2023 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 106-104 | |
| Dec 26, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 123-117 | |
| Dec 27, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 129-113 | |
| Dec 29, 2023 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 131-127 | |
| Jan 01, 2024 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 136-113 | |
| Jan 03, 2024 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 112-101 | |
| Jan 05, 2024 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 122-95 | |
| Jan 06, 2024 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 112-108 | |
| Jan 08, 2024 | @ Miami Heat | L 120-113 | |
| Jan 10, 2024 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 124-119 | |
| Jan 12, 2024 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 112-110 | |
| Jan 13, 2024 | @ Boston Celtics | L 145-113 | |
| Jan 15, 2024 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 124-115 | |
| Jan 17, 2024 | @ New York Knicks | L 109-94 | |
| Jan 20, 2024 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 127-126 | |
| Jan 21, 2024 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 116-107 | |
| Jan 24, 2024 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 137-131 | |
| Jan 26, 2024 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 138-104 | |
| Jan 27, 2024 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 106-104 | |
| Jan 29, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 135-119 | |
| Jan 31, 2024 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 110-99 | |
| Feb 02, 2024 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 135-106 | |
| Feb 04, 2024 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-90 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 132-129 | |
| Feb 09, 2024 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 107-104 | |
| Feb 10, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 122-113 | |
| Feb 12, 2024 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-103 | |
| Feb 14, 2024 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 121-113 | |
| Feb 22, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 127-105 | |
| Feb 23, 2024 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 114-110 | |
| Feb 25, 2024 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 123-110 | |
| Feb 27, 2024 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-95 | |
| Feb 29, 2024 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-105 | |
| Mar 02, 2024 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 118-109 | |
| Mar 05, 2024 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 114-101 | |
| Mar 06, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 122-116 | |
| Mar 08, 2024 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-107 | |
| Mar 10, 2024 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-104 | |
| Mar 12, 2024 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 103-101 | |
| Mar 14, 2024 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 135-119 | |
| Mar 16, 2024 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-103 | |
| Mar 19, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | W 137-114 | |
| Mar 21, 2024 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 127-117 | |
| Mar 23, 2024 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 147-119 | |
| Mar 25, 2024 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 110-92 | |
| Mar 27, 2024 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 132-126 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | @ Utah Jazz | W 101-100 | |
| Mar 31, 2024 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 125-107 | |
| Apr 02, 2024 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 113-106 | |
| Apr 04, 2024 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 133-110 | |
| Apr 05, 2024 | vs. Miami Heat | L 119-104 | |
| Apr 07, 2024 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 147-136 | |
| Apr 09, 2024 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 118-106 | |
| Apr 11, 2024 | @ Utah Jazz | L 124-121 | |
| Apr 12, 2024 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 116-107 | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 116-105 |