1994–95 Houston Rockets season

American professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Houston Rockets yes yes 1995 47 35 Midwest 3 6 Rudy Tomjanovich Bob Weinhauer Leslie Alexander The Summit KTXHPrime Sports Southwest(Bill Worrell, Calvin Murphy) KTRH(Gene Peterson, Jim Foley) NBA champions(Defeated Magic 4–0) HOU The 1994–95 Houston Rockets season was the 28th season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association, and their 24th season in Houston, Texas. Houston Rockets Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/HOU/ August 6, 2026 The Rockets entered the regular season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the New York Knicks in seven games in the 1994 NBA Finals, and winning their first ever NBA championship. Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the team signed free agent Pete Chilcutt. Regular season The Rockets got off to a fast start by winning their first nine games of the regular season, but started to slow down as the team lost 9 of their next 14 games afterwards. The Rockets then posted a six-game winning streak between December and January, leading to a 20–9 start to the season. However, the team then lost six of their next ten games, and later on held a 29–17 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 9, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=9&year=1995 July 18, 2022 On February 14, 1995, the Rockets traded Otis Thorpe to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for All-Star guard Clyde Drexler, and three-point specialist Tracy Murray; Drexler and Hakeem Olajuwon were both teammates at the University of Houston in the early 1980s. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Drexler Traded for Otis Thorpe The New York Times February 15, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/15/sports/pro-basketball-drexler-traded-for-otis-thorpe.html March 10, 2017 Heisler Mark Portland Trades Drexler to Rockets: Pro Basketball: Trail Blazers Escape $9.75-Million Balloon Payment Due Next Season, Get Thorpe and a No. 1 Pick Los Angeles Times February 15, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-02-15-sp-32215-story.html May 26, 2022 Wire Reports Drexler to Rockets: Blazers Deal Disgruntled Star, Murray for Thorpe, Pick The Spokesman-Review February 15, 1995 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/feb/15/drexler-to-rockets-blazers-deal-disgruntled-star/ December 13, 2022 The team also signed free agent Chucky Brown midway through the season, Rockets Place Herrera on Injured List United Press International February 2, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/02/02/Rockets-place-Herrera-on-injured-list/1761791701200/ December 25, 2023 Heisler Mark NBA Finals: Both Teams Destined for Greatness: Analysis: It Seems Too Early for the Magic to Win It All. But for These Rockets, It's Never Too Late Los Angeles Times June 7, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-07-sp-10328-story.html December 25, 2023 and later on signed 38-year old veteran Charles Jones to a 10-day contract in April, where he played in the final three games of the regular season. It's Tough to Keep Up with These Joneses Orlando Sentinel June 11, 1995 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1995/06/11/its-tough-to-keep-up-with-these-joneses/ December 25, 2023 Bembry Jerry From Fringe to Finals for Jones The Baltimore Sun June 13, 1995 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1995/06/13/from-fringe-to-finals-for-jones/ December 25, 2023 However, despite the addition of Drexler, the Rockets played .500 in winning percentage for the remainder of the season, posting an 18–18 record on their way to finishing in third place in the Midwest Division with a 47–35 record, and earning the sixth seed in the Western Conference. 1994–95 Houston Rockets Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/HOU/1995_games.html June 21, 2021 Olajuwon averaged 27.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 3.4 blocks per game, while Drexler averaged 21.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.7 steals per game in 35 games after the trade; Olajuwon and Drexler were both named to the All-NBA Third Team. In addition, Vernon Maxwell provided the team with 13.3 points per game, and led them with 143 three-point field goals, while Kenny Smith contributed 10.4 points per game and 142 three-point field goals, and Robert Horry averaged 10.2 points per game. Off the bench, second-year guard Sam Cassell provided with 9.5 points and 4.9 assists per game, while Mario Elie contributed 8.8 points per game, Carl Herrera averaged 6.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, and Chilcutt provided with 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. 1994–95 Houston Rockets Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/HOU/1995.html June 21, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, Olajuwon was selected for the 1995 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Western Conference All-Star team. Cotton Anthony New-Age NBA Reaches for the Stars The Washington Post February 12, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/02/12/new-age-nba-reaches-for-the-stars/d15a11d4-7755-43a8-b889-b17b766093cc/ January 2, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1995 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1995 May 17, 2023 1995 NBA All-Star Game: West 139, East 112 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1995.html November 28, 2021 Olajuwon finished in fifth place in Most Valuable Player voting, while Drexler finished in 14th place; Howard-Cooper Scott It's a Slam Dunk: Robinson Wins MVP: Pro Basketball: Spurs' Center Receives 73 First-Place Votes to 12 for Magic's O'Neal Los Angeles Times May 24, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-24-sp-5349-story.html September 30, 2022 1994–95 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1995.html May 15, 2025 Olajuwon also finished in third place in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Sports People: Basketball: Mutombo Honored The New York Times May 2, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/02/sports/sports-people-basketball-mutombo-honored.html February 5, 2023 According to Horry, when All-Star center David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs was given his NBA Most Valuable Player of the Year award, before a game in the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Rockets, Olajuwon got upset and claimed that Robinson won "his" trophy; Olajuwon won the MVP award the previous season. Athreya Arjun "You Could See the Steam Coming Out His Ears": When Hakeem Olajuwon Was Denied the 1995 NBA MVP Award Essentially Sports April 23, 2020 https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-you-could-see-the-steam-coming-out-his-ears-when-hakeem-olajuwon-was-denied-the-1995-nba-mvp-award-houston-rockets/ August 3, 2023 Ahmad Adel "How They Gonna Disrespect Me Like That and Give Him My Trophy?" - Robert Horry Recalls Hakeem Olajuwon's Fury After David Robinson Won the 1995 MVP Basketball Network April 12, 2025 https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/hakeem-olajuwon-said-david-robinson-getting-1995-mvp-over-him-was-wrong#:~:text=The%201995%20NBA%20MVP%20race,Antonio%20Spurs%20center%20David%20Robinson. May 16, 2025 The Rockets finished 17th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 653,389 at The Summit during the regular season. 1994–95 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1995.html January 22, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 1995 NBA playoffs, and for the second consecutive year, the Rockets faced off against the 3rd–seeded Utah Jazz, who were led by the trio of All-Star forward Karl Malone, All-Star guard John Stockton, and Jeff Hornacek. With the series tied at 1–1, the Rockets lost Game 3 to the Jazz at home, 95–82 at The Summit as the Jazz took a 2–1 series lead. Associated Press Malone Gives Jazz Victory Ride The Spokesman-Review May 4, 1995 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/may/04/malone-gives-jazz-victory-ride/ January 17, 2022 Jazz 95, Rockets 82 United Press International May 4, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/05/04/Jazz-95-Rockets-82/3518799560000/ October 8, 2022 1995 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 3: Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets Box Score, May 3, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199505030HOU.html February 25, 2023 However, the Rockets managed to win the next two games, which included a Game 5 win over the Jazz on the road, 95–91 at the Delta Center to win in a hard-fought five-game series. Friend Tom 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Olajuwon Leads Charge as Rockets Oust Jazz The New York Times May 8, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/08/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-olajuwon-leads-charge-as-rockets-oust-jazz.html June 25, 2021 Associated Press Backs to the Wall, Rockets Come Back: NBA Playoffs: Houston Plays Like a Champion to Beat Utah, 95–91, in Decisive Fifth Game Los Angeles Times May 8, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-08-sp-63678-story.html June 6, 2022 1995 NBA Western Conference First Round: Rockets vs. Jazz Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-western-conference-first-round-rockets-vs-jazz.html February 5, 2023 In the Western Conference Semi-finals, and also for the second consecutive year, the team faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Pacific Division champion Phoenix Suns, who were led by the All-Star trio of Charles Barkley, Kevin Johnson, and three-point specialist Dan Majerle. The Rockets lost the first two games to the Suns on the road at the America West Arena, before winning Game 3 at home, 118–85 at The Summit, 1995 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 3: Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets Box Score, May 13, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199505130HOU.html June 7, 2026 but then lost Game 4 at home, 114–110 as the Suns took a 3–1 series lead. Associated Press 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Johnson and Suns Rise as the Rockets Cling The New York Times May 15, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/15/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-johnson-and-suns-rise-as-the-rockets-cling.html January 17, 2022 Associated Press Rockets No Match for Johnson's Magic: NBA Playoffs: He Scores 43 as Suns Rally for 114-110 Victory and 3-1 Lead in Series Los Angeles Times May 15, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-15-sp-798-story.html October 8, 2022 1995 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4: Phoenix Suns at Houston Rockets Box Score, May 14, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199505140HOU.html June 7, 2026 However, the Rockets managed to win the next three games, including a Game 7 win over the Suns at the America West Arena, 115–114 to win in a hard-fought seven-game series, and advance to the Western Conference Finals. Friend Tom 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Rockets Retire Suns, and Maybe Barkley The New York Times May 21, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/21/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-rockets-retire-suns-and-maybe-barkley.html June 25, 2021 Howard-Cooper Scott NBA Playoffs: Rockets Still Know How to Survive: Western Conference: Elie's Shot Beats Suns, 115–114, and Completes Comeback from 3–1 Deficit Los Angeles Times May 21, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-21-sp-4390-story.html June 6, 2022 1995 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Rockets vs. Suns Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-western-conference-semifinals-rockets-vs-suns.html February 5, 2023 In the "All-Texas Western Conference Finals", the Rockets then faced off against the top–seeded, and Midwest Division champion Spurs, who were led by the trio of Robinson, Sean Elliott, and rebound-specialist Dennis Rodman. Both teams lacked home-court advantage in the series, as the Rockets won the first two games over the Spurs on the road at the Alamodome, and then lost their next two home games at The Summit, before winning Game 5 over the Spurs at the Alamodome, 111–90. 1995 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 5: Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs Box Score, May 30, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199505300SAS.html June 7, 2026 The road team won every game in the series until the Rockets won Game 6 over the Spurs at home, 100–95 at The Summit to win the series in six games, and advance to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year. Brown Clifton 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Rockets Do Homework and Return to Finals The New York Times June 2, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/02/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-rockets-do-homework-and-return-to-finals.html June 25, 2021 Howard-Cooper Scott NBA Playoffs: Rockets Still Have Dream of Repeating in the Finals: Western Conference: Olajuwon Leads Houston to 100–95 Victory over San Antonio to clinch series Los Angeles Times June 2, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-02-sp-8648-story.html June 6, 2022 1995 NBA Western Conference Finals: Rockets vs. Spurs Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-western-conference-finals-rockets-vs-spurs.html February 5, 2023 In the 1995 NBA Finals, the Rockets faced off against the top–seeded Orlando Magic, who were led by the All-Star trio of Shaquille O'Neal, second-year star Penny Hardaway, and Horace Grant. The Rockets won Game 1 over the Magic on the road in overtime, 120–118 at the Orlando Arena, Brown Clifton 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Foul-Shot Follies Are Opening Act for Rocket Heroes The New York Times June 8, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/08/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-foul-shot-follies-are-opening-act-for-rocket-heroes.html June 7, 2026 Howard-Cooper Scott NBA Finals: Magic Is Nicked in Close Shave: Game 1: Anderson Misses Four Crucial Free Throws, and Olajuwon Gives Rockets a 120-118 Overtime Victory After They Trailed by 20 Los Angeles Times June 8, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-08-sp-10780-story.html June 7, 2026 1995 NBA Finals Game 1: Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic Box Score, June 7, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199506070ORL.html June 7, 2026 and then won Game 2 on the road, 117–106 to take a 2–0 series lead. 1995 NBA Finals Game 2: Houston Rockets at Orlando Magic Box Score, June 9, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199506090ORL.html June 7, 2026 The Rockets won the next two games at home, including a Game 4 win over the Magic at The Summit, 113–101 to win the series in a four-game sweep, and winning their second consecutive NBA championship, as Olajuwon was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the second straight year. Brown Clifton 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Rockets Sweep to 2d Straight Championship The New York Times June 15, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/15/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-rockets-sweep-to-2d-straight-championship.html July 20, 2017 Howard-Cooper Scott NBA Finals: Two-Ring Circus Hits Houston: Pro Basketball: Olajuwon (Who Else?) Is MVP Again After Leading Rockets to Sweep of Magic Los Angeles Times June 15, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-15-sp-13326-story.html May 26, 2022 1995 NBA Finals: Rockets vs. Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-finals-rockets-vs-magic.html February 5, 2023 As the 6th seed in the 1995 playoffs, the 1994–95 Rockets to date are the lowest seeded team in league history to win an NBA championship.MacKay David Today in Rockets History: 1995, Houston Acquires Clyde Drexler for Title Run https://rocketswire.usatoday.com/2019/02/14/houston-rockets-clyde-drexler-trade-february-14-1995/ USA Today May 27, 2020 February 14, 2019 Notable incidents One notable incident of the regular season occurred on February 6, 1995, during a road game against the Trail Blazers at the Memorial Coliseum. Maxwell ran into the stands to punch a fan, and was suspended for ten games; Associated Press NBA Roundup: Maxwell Allegedly Strikes Fan in Loss to Portland Los Angeles Times February 7, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-02-07-sp-28997-story.html June 27, 2022 Wire Reports Houston's Max Stays Forever Mad The Spokesman-Review February 7, 1995 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/feb/07/houstons-max-stays-forever-mad/ December 21, 2022 Associated Press Pro Basketball: Maxwell Suspended and Is Fined $20,000 The New York Times February 9, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/09/sports/pro-basketball-maxwell-suspended-and-is-fined-20000.html January 14, 2022 the Rockets suffered a 38-point margin loss to the Trail Blazers, 120–82. Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers Box Score, February 6, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199502060POR.html June 7, 2026 Maxwell also left the Rockets during the NBA playoffs after being replaced with Drexler as the team's starting shooting guard. Associated Press Disgruntled Maxwell Out for Year: Pro Basketball: Slighted by Backup Role, Rocket Guard Put on Indefinite Leave of Absence and Won't Return for Playoffs Los Angeles Times May 3, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-03-sp-61624-story.html June 27, 2022 Rhoden William C. Sports of the Times: Clean Slate for Maxwell in Philly The New York Times September 28, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/28/sports/sports-of-the-times-clean-slate-for-maxwell-in-philly.html January 14, 2022 Aftermath Following the season, Maxwell signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia 76ers, Sports People: Pro Basketball: Lucas and 76ers Give Maxwell a Shot The New York Times September 27, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/27/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-lucas-and-76ers-give-maxwell-a-shot.html July 19, 2021 Associated Press "Mad Max" Is Gone, Now It's Good Old Maxwell Deseret News September 27, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/9/27/19195168/mad-max-is-gone-now-it-s-good-old-maxwell September 24, 2022 Long Ernie Sixers Sign Another Project in Maxwell; Ex-Rocket Will Play Point Guard The Morning Call September 27, 1995 https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1995-09-27-3043235-story.html December 21, 2022 while Murray signed with the Toronto Raptors expansion team, Associated Press Transactions The Free Lance-Star November 2, 1995 B4 https://books.google.com/books?id=N-kyAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA9&dq=1995+toronto+raptors+signed+forward+tracy+murray&article_id=6797,214819&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGqM-ItraJAxWeRjABHSfrNYcQ6AF6BAgNEAM#v=onepage&q=1995%20toronto%20raptors%20signed%20forward%20tracy%20murray&f=false October 30, 2024 Transactions The Daily Courier November 2, 1995 15A https://books.google.com/books?id=GRwOAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA8&dq=1995+toronto+raptors+signed+forward+tracy+murray&article_id=6940,222585&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGqM-ItraJAxWeRjABHSfrNYcQ6AF6BAgGEAM#v=onepage&q=1995%20toronto%20raptors%20signed%20forward%20tracy%20murray&f=false October 30, 2024 and Herrera signed with the San Antonio Spurs. Winderman Ira Free Agent Herrera to Sign with Spurs Sun Sentinel September 29, 1995 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1995-09-29-9509290055-story.html July 1, 2022 Wire Services San Antonio Spurs Sign Five; Dennis Rodman Still in Limbo The Spokesman-Review September 30, 1995 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/sep/30/san-antonio-spurs-sign-five-dennis-rodman-still/ January 29, 2023 Meanwhile, Croatian rookie center Žan Tabak was left unprotected in the 1995 NBA expansion draft, where he was selected by the Raptors. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Anthony Is No. 2 of the Secaucus 27 The New York Times June 25, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/25/sports/pro-basketball-anthony-is-no-2-of-the-secaucus-27.html October 5, 2022 Heisler Mark Armstrong Becomes Top Expansion Pick: NBA: Raptors Take Guard from Bulls. Massenburg Also Headed to Toronto, While Lakers Lose Harvey to Vancouver Los Angeles Times June 25, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-25-sp-17060-story.html December 20, 2022 1995 NBA Expansion Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995_expansion.html July 8, 2023 NBA draft 1994 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 2 53 Albert Burditt PF United States Texas Roster Houston Rockets 1994–95 #B50000 #FFFFFF #FFBF00 #000000 15 Tim Breaux F 6 7 215 1970–09–19 Wyoming 52 Chucky Brown F 6 7 214 1968–02–29 North Carolina State 10 Sam Cassell G 6 3 185 1969–11–18 Florida State 32 Pete Chilcutt F 6 10 230 1968–09–14 North Carolina 22 Clyde Drexler G 6 7 210 1962–06–22 Houston 17 Mario Elie G 6 5 210 1963–11–26 American International 7 Carl Herrera F 6 9 215 1966–12–14 Houston 25 Robert Horry F 6 9 220 1970–08–25 Alabama 27 Charles Jones basketball, born 1957 F 6 9 215 1957–04–03 Albany State 11 Vernon Maxwell G 6 4 180 1965–09–12 Florida 31 Tracy Murray F 6 7 225 1971–07–25 UCLA 34 Hakeem Olajuwon C 7 0 255 1963–01–21 Houston 30 Kenny Smith G 6 3 170 1965–03–08 North Carolina 55 Žan Tabak C 7 0 245 1970–06–15 Croatia Rudy Tomjanovich Bill Berry Jim Boylen Carroll Dawson Larry Smith https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/HOU/1995.html April 22, 1995 Regular season Season standings HOU HOU Game log Regular season Houston Rockets 1995 #FF0000 #FFD700 Total: 47–35 (Home: 25–16; Road: 22–19) Houston Rockets November yes #FFD700 #FF0000 4 2 6 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |1 | November 4, 19947:30p.m. CST | New Jersey | W 90–86 | Olajuwon (19) | Olajuwon, Thorpe (8) | Cassell (5) | The Summit16,611 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |2 | November 5, 19947:00p.m. CST | @ Minnesota | W 115–85 | Olajuwon (23) | Thorpe (14) | Maxwell (7) | Target Center16,578 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |3 | November 8, 19947:00p.m. CST | @ Cleveland | W 100–98 | Olajuwon (21) | Olajuwon (12) | Cassell (9) | Gund Arena20,562 | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |4 | November 9, 19945:00p.m. CST | @ Indiana | W 109–104 | Olajuwon (43) | Olajuwon (16) | Cassell, Horry, Smith (5) | Market Square Arena15,258 | 4–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |5 | November 11, 19946:30p.m. CST | @ Boston | W 102–82 | Olajuwon (26) | Olajuwon (14) | Horry (6) | Boston Garden14,890 | 5–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |6 | November 12, 19946:30p.m. CST | @ New Jersey | W 100–84 | Olajuwon (31) | Thorpe (13) | Horry (5) | Brendan Byrne Arena20,049 | 6–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |7 | November 15, 19947:30p.m. CST | Sacramento | W 105–99 | Olajuwon (28) | Olajuwon (14) | Maxwell (8) | The Summit14,656 | 7–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |8 | November 17, 19947:00p.m. CST | Chicago | W 106–83 | Olajuwon (29) | Olajuwon (14) | Maxwell (8) | The Summit16,199 | 8–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |9 | November 19, 19948:00p.m. CST | @ Denver | W 109–101 | Olajuwon (26) | Olajuwon (13) | Cassell (9) | McNichols Sports Arena17,171 | 9–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |10 | November 22, 19947:30p.m. CST | Portland | L 94–102 | Olajuwon (27) | Thorpe (10) | Maxwell (6) | The Summit16,611 | 9–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |11 | November 23, 19946:30p.m. CST | @ Orlando | L 94–117 | Olajuwon (27) | Olajuwon, Thorpe (10) | Maxwell (6) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 9–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |12 | November 26, 19947:30p.m. CST | Seattle | L 94–98 | Maxwell (23) | Olajuwon, Thorpe (13) | Smith (7) | The Summit16,611 | 9–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |13 | November 29, 19947:30p.m. CST | Denver | W 96–81 | Olajuwon (27) | Olajuwon (12) | Smith (9) | The Summit14,295 | 10–3 Houston Rockets December #FFD700 #FF0000 5 3 3 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |14 | December 1, 19949:30p.m. CST | @ Golden State | W 113–109 | Olajuwon (37) | Olajuwon (13) | Olajuwon (12) | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena15,025 | 11–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |15 | December 2, 19949:30p.m. CST | @ L.A. Lakers | L 89–107 | Herrera (22) | Herrera (11) | Cassell (5) | Great Western Forum13,056 | 11–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |16 | December 6, 19947:00p.m. CST | @ Seattle | L 90–103 | Thorpe (21) | Horry (10) | Cassell (7) | Tacoma Dome13,017 | 11–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |17 | December 8, 19947:30p.m. CST | Charlotte | W 101–95 | Smith (25) | Thorpe (15) | Cassell, Olajuwon (8) | The Summit12,792 | 12–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |18 | December 10, 19947:30p.m. CST | San Antonio | L 96–108 | Olajuwon (20) | Thorpe (14) | Maxwell (7) | The Summit16,611 | 12–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |19 | December 13, 19947:30p.m. CST | Washington | W 93–85 | Thorpe (27) | Olajuwon, Thorpe (14) | Maxwell, Smith (7) | The Summit13,889 | 13–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |20 | December 15, 19947:30p.m. CST | L.A. Lakers | L 94–97 | Olajuwon (22) | Thorpe (16) | Cassell (8) | The Summit11,943 | 13–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |21 | December 17, 19947:30p.m. CST | Boston | L 109–112 | Maxwell (25) | Olajuwon (12) | Smith (7) | The Summit15,757 | 13–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |22 | December 22, 19947:00p.m. CST | Phoenix | W 114–106 | Smith (25) | Olajuwon (15) | Maxwell, Smith (7) | The Summit16,611 | 14–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |23 | December 23, 19947:30p.m. CST | @ San Antonio | L 96–98 | Maxwell (27) | Thorpe (13) | Cassell, Smith (4) | Alamodome31,514 | 14–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |24 | December 26, 19946:30p.m. CST | @ Miami | W 101–88 | Olajuwon (24) | Olajuwon (12) | Maxwell, Olajuwon (5) | Miami Arena15,200 | 15–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |25 | December 27, 19947:30p.m. CST | Atlanta | W 105–93 | Olajuwon (35) | Olajuwon (16) | Olajuwon (8) | The Summit16,394 | 16–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |26 | December 29, 19947:30p.m. CST | Golden State | W 126–124 | Olajuwon (42) | Olajuwon (8) | Cassell (10) | The Summit16,611 | 17–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |27 | December 30, 19948:00p.m. CST | @ Utah | W 111–103 | Olajuwon (37) | Olajuwon (12) | Olajuwon (7) | Delta Center19,911 | 18–9 Houston Rockets January #FFD700 #FF0000 5 2 3 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |28 | January 3, 19957:30p.m. CST | @ Dallas | W 110–98 | Olajuwon (41) | Olajuwon (13) | Cassell, Maxwell (6) | Reunion Arena17,502 | 19–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |29 | January 5, 19957:30p.m. CST | Dallas | W 108–99 | Olajuwon (33) | Herrera, Horry (8) | Maxwell (9) | The Summit16,611 | 20–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |30 | January 7, 19957:30p.m. CST | Indiana | L 83–88 | Olajuwon (27) | Olajuwon (15) | Cassell (6) | The Summit16,611 | 20–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |31 | January 11, 19957:30p.m. CST | Miami | W 108–97 | Smith (27) | Olajuwon (11) | Maxwell (7) | The Summit12,424 | 21–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |32 | January 13, 19957:30p.m. CST | San Antonio | W 103–100 | Olajuwon (47) | Olajuwon (10) | Horry (9) | The Summit16,611 | 22–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |33 | January 14, 19958:00p.m. CST | @ Denver | L 104–118 | Olajuwon (41) | Thorpe (13) | Maxwell (5) | McNichols Sports Arena17,171 | 22–11 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |34 | January 16, 19957:00p.m. CST | @ Minnesota | L 75–94 | Olajuwon (22) | Olajuwon (8) | Smith (6) | Target Center12,442 | 22–12 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |35 | January 19, 19957:00p.m. CST | New York | L 77–93 | Olajuwon (28) | Olajuwon (17) | Cassell, Maxwell, Olajuwon (5) | The Summit16,611 | 22–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |36 | January 20, 19957:00p.m. CST | @ Detroit | W 106–96 | Olajuwon (34) | Olajuwon (12) | Cassell (9) | The Palace of Auburn Hills21,454 | 23–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |37 | January 22, 199512 Noon CST | @ Chicago | L 81–100 | Horry (19) | Olajuwon (14) | Maxwell (5) | United Center22,647 | 23–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |38 | January 24, 19957:30p.m. CST | @ Milwaukee | W 115–99 | Olajuwon (31) | Olajuwon (9) | Horry (9) | Bradley Center14,556 | 24–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |39 | January 26, 19957:30p.m. CST | @ San Antonio | L 100–103 | Olajuwon (36) | Olajuwon (14) | Maxwell (5) | Alamodome33,360 | 24–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |40 | January 28, 19957:30p.m. CST | Minnesota | W 114–93 | Olajuwon (25) | Thorpe (9) | Maxwell (9) | The Summit16,611 | 25–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |41 | January 31, 19957:30p.m. CST | Denver | W 86–74 | Olajuwon (25) | Olajuwon (13) | Cassell (10) | The Summit14,761 | 26–15 Houston Rockets February #FFD700 #FF0000 5 1 4 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |42 | February 2, 19957:30p.m. CST | Utah | W 121–101 | Olajuwon (40) | Thorpe (8) | Maxwell (10) | The Summit16,611 | 27–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |43 | February 5, 19952:30p.m. CST | @ Phoenix | W 124–100 | Olajuwon (28) | Olajuwon (11) | Cassell, Maxwell (7) | America West Arena19,023 | 28–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |44 | February 6, 19959:00p.m. CST | @ Portland | L 82–120 | Olajuwon (22) | Olajuwon (11) | Smith (5) | Memorial Coliseum12,888 | 28–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |45 | February 8, 19959:30p.m. CST | @ Sacramento | W 97–86 | Olajuwon (31) | Olajuwon (17) | Elie (6) | ARCO Arena17,317 | 29–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |46 | February 9, 19959:30p.m. CST | @ L.A. Clippers | L 107–122 | Olajuwon (34) | Olajuwon (7) | Cassell (10) | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena7,178 | 29–17 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |47 | February 14, 19957:30p.m. CST | L.A. Clippers | W 124–104 | Olajuwon (26) | Chilcutt (11) | Smith (11) | The Summit15,071 | 30–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |48 | February 16, 19957:00p.m. CST | @ Charlotte | W 105–89 | Olajuwon (29) | Olajuwon (14) | Cassell, Olajuwon(6) | Charlotte Coliseum23,698 | 31–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |49 | February 17, 19956:30p.m. CST | @ Washington | W 109–92 | Olajuwon (30) | Chilcutt (14) | Drexler (9) | USAir Arena18,756 | 32–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |50 | February 19, 199512Noon CST | @ New York | L 117–122 | Olajuwon (27) | Drexler (10) | Cassell (10) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 32–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |51 | February 21, 19957:00p.m. CST | San Antonio | L 97–98 | Olajuwon (30) | Olajuwon (10) | Cassell (9) | The Summit16,611 | 32–19 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |52 | February 23, 19957:30p.m. CST | Detroit | W 110–99 | Olajuwon (36) | Olajuwon (12) | Horry (9) | The Summit16,611 | 33–19 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |53 | February 25, 19957:30p.m. CST | Golden State | W 112–105 | Olajuwon (38) | Olajuwon (15) | Cassell (16) | The Summit16,611 | 34–19 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |54 | February 27, 19957:30p.m. CST | Cleveland | W 86–78 | Olajuwon (20) | Olajuwon (11) | Cassell, Olajuwon (6) | The Summit14,253 | 35–19 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |55 | February 28, 19957:30p.m. CST | @ Dallas | L 101–102 | Drexler (24) | Brown (10) | Drexler (6) | Reunion Arena17,502 | 35–20 Houston Rockets March #FFD700 #FF0000 3 5 4 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |56 | March 2, 19958:45p.m. CST | Orlando | L 96–107 | Drexler (25) | Brown (11) | Elie (7) | The Summit16,611 | 35–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |57 | March 3, 19957:00p.m. CST | @ Minnesota | L 105–108 | Olajuwon (28) | Olajuwon (13) | Cassell (8) | Target Center17,068 | 35–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |58 | March 5, 199512Noon CST | @ San Antonio | L 103–124 | Olajuwon (25) | Drexler (8) | Cassell, Elie, Maxwell, Smith (4) | Alamodome35,818 | 35–23 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |59 | March 7, 19957:00p.m. CST | Phoenix | L 102–113 | Olajuwon (40) | Olajuwon (13) | Smith (7) | The Summit16,611 | 35–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |60 | March 11, 19957:30p.m. CST | Dallas | W 109–102 | Drexler (36) | Olajuwon (12) | Cassell (6) | The Summit16,611 | 36–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |61 | March 13, 19956:30p.m. CST | @ Atlanta | W 97–86 | Olajuwon (31) | Harrera, Olajuwon (11) | Cassell, Maxwell (6) | The Omni11,746 | 37–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |62 | March 14, 19956:30p.m. CST | @ Philadelphia | W 136–107 | Drexler (26) | Brown (10) | Smith (9) | CoreStates Spectrum11,484 | 38–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |63 | March 16, 19957:30p.m. CST | Minnesota | W 104–97 | Smith (23) | Herrera (9) | Drexler (6) | The Summit10,711 | 39–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |64 | March 19, 19952:30p.m. CST | Philadelphia | W 114–103 | Olajuwon (24) | Herrera, Olajuwon (9) | Cassell (10) | The Summit16,611 | 40–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |65 | March 21, 19957:30p.m. CST | Seattle | L 102–104 | Drexler (22) | Brown, Olajuwon (8) | Drexler (6) | The Summit16,611 | 40–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |66 | March 23, 19957:30p.m. CST | Utah | L 104–112 | Olajuwon (33) | Drexler, Olajuwon (9) | Olajuwon (6) | The Summit16,611 | 40–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |67 | March 24, 19958:00p.m. CST | @ Phoenix | W 99–97 | Smith (26) | Olajuwon (11) | Maxwell, Olajuwon, Smith (6) | America West Arena19,023 | 41–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |68 | March 26, 19958:30p.m. CST | @ L.A. Lakers | L 96–107 | Drexler (21) | Olajuwon (12) | Drexler, Smith (4) | Great Western Forum17,505 | 41–27 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |69 | March 28, 19957:30p.m. CST | L.A. Lakers | L 96–106 | Herrera (22) | Chilcutt (8) | Drexler, Smith (8) | The Summit16,611 | 41–28 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |70 | March 30, 19959:30p.m. CST | @ L.A. Clippers | W 108–96 | Drexler (41) | Drexler (18) | Cassell, Drexler (4) | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena11,561 | 42–28 Houston Rockets April #FFD700 #FF0000 3 3 2 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |71 | April 1, 19957:30p.m. CST | Milwaukee | L 87–93 | Drexler (23) | Herrera (9) | Smith (6) | The Summit16,611 | 42–29 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |72 | April 4, 19959:30p.m. CDT | @ Sacramento | L 105–109 | Drexler (29) | Drexler (8) | Drexler, Smith (3) | ARCO Arena17,317 | 42–30 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |73 | April 6, 19959:30p.m. CDT | @ Golden State | W 110–102 | Drexler (40) | Herrera (9) | Drexler (8) | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena15,025 | 43–30 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |74 | April 7, 19959:00p.m. CDT | @ Portland | L 109–127 | Cassell (31) | Drexler (10) | Drexler, Horry (6) | Memorial Coliseum12,888 | 43–31 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |75 | April 9, 19952:30p.m. CDT | @ Denver | W 123–120 | Drexler (34) | Drexler (13) | Cassell (6) | McNichols Sports Arena17,171 | 44–31 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |76 | April 11, 19957:30p.m. CDT | Dallas | L 147–156 (2OT) | Drexler, Smith (29) | Brown (14) | Drexler (11) | The Summit16,431 | 44–32 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |77 | April 13, 19957:30p.m. CDT | Portland | W 112–99 | Olajuwon (35) | Olajuwon (10) | Smith (8) | The Summit16,611 | 45–32 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |78 | April 15, 19957:30p.m. CDT | Sacramento | W 98–84 | Smith (18) | Olajuwon (13) | Smith (4) | The Summit16,611 | 46–32 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |79 | April 17, 19957:30p.m. CDT | L.A. Clippers | W 121–111 | Olajuwon (30) | Olajuwon (9) | Cassell (8) | The Summit16,027 | 47–32 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |80 | April 19, 19958:00p.m. CDT | @ Utah | L 96–115 | Olajuwon (30) | Olajuwon (10) | Olajuwon, Smith (4) | Delta Center19,911 | 47–33 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |81 | April 20, 19959:00p.m. CDT | @ Seattle | L 101–111 | Olajuwon (26) | Olajuwon (8) | Cassell (4) | Tacoma Dome18,056 | 47–34 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |82 | April 23, 19956:00p.m. CDT | Utah | L 97–103 | Maxwell (26) | Tabak (8) | Maxwell (4) | The Summit16,611 | 47–35 HOU 1995 Playoffs 1995 NBA playoffs Houston Rockets 1995 yes #FF0000 #FFD700 Houston Rockets Western Conference First Round no yes yes #FFD700 #FF0000 1 1 2 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |1 | April 27, 19958:30p.m. CDT | @ Utah | L 100–102 | Olajuwon (45) | Chilcutt (9) | Olajuwon (9) | Delta Center19,911 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |2 | April 29, 19958:30p.m. CDT | @ Utah | W 140–126 | Smith (32) | Olajuwon, Horry (7) | Smith (9) | Delta Center19,911 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |3 | May 3, 19958:30p.m. CDT | Utah | L 82–95 | Olajuwon (30) | Olajuwon (10) | Horry, Smith (5) | The Summit16,611 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |4 | May 5, 19958:30p.m. CDT | Utah | W 123–106 | Drexler (41) | Drexler (9) | Drexler, Smith (6) | The Summit16,611 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |5 | May 7, 19952:00p.m. CST | @ Utah | W 95–91 | Olajuwon (33) | Olajuwon, Drexler (10) | Olajuwon, Cassell (4) | Delta Center19,911 | 3–2 |- Houston Rockets Western Conference Semifinals no yes #FFD700 #FF0000 2 1 2 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |1 | May 9, 19959:30p.m. CDT | @ Phoenix | L 108–130 | Olajuwon (18) | Brown (6) | Smith (10) | America West Arena19,023 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |2 | May 11, 19959:30p.m. CDT | @ Phoenix | L 94–118 | Olajuwon (25) | Horry (8) | Drexler (7) | America West Arena19,023 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |3 | May 13, 199512Noon CDT | Phoenix | W 118–85 | Olajuwon (36) | Olajuwon (11) | Drexler (8) | The Summit16,611 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |4 | May 14, 199512Noon CDT | Phoenix | L 110–114 | Olajuwon (38) | Horry (17) | Cassell (9) | The Summit16,611 | 1–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |5 | May 16, 19959:30p.m. CDT | @ Phoenix | W 103–97 (OT) | Olajuwon (31) | Olajuwon (16) | Smith (7) | America West Arena19,023 | 2–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |6 | May 18, 19957:30p.m. CDT | Phoenix | W 116–103 | Olajuwon (30) | Olajuwon, Drexler (8) | Olajuwon (10) | The Summit16,611 | 3–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |7 | May 20, 19952:30p.m. CDT | @ Phoenix | W 115–114 | Olajuwon, Drexler (29) | Olajuwon (11) | Cassell (7) | America West Arena19,023 | 4–3 |- Houston Rockets Western Conference Finals no yes #FFD700 #FF0000 1 2 3 0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |1 | May 22, 19957:30p.m. CDT | @ San Antonio | W 94–93 | Olajuwon (27) | Drexler (12) | Olajuwon (6) | Alamodome33,337 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |2 | May 24, 19957:30p.m. CDT | @ San Antonio | W 106–96 | Olajuwon (41) | Olajuwon (16) | Elie, Cassell (7) | Alamodome35,888 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |3 | May 26, 19958:00p.m. CDT | San Antonio | L 102–107 | Olajuwon (43) | Olajuwon (11) | Drexler (9) | The Summit16,611 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |4 | May 28, 19952:30p.m. CDT | San Antonio | L 81–103 | Olajuwon (20) | Olajuwon (14) | Olajuwon (5) | The Summit16,611 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |5 | May 30, 19958:00p.m. CDT | @ San Antonio | W 111–90 | Olajuwon (42) | Horry (13) | Cassell (12) | Alamodome35,888 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |6 | June 1, 19958:00p.m. CDT | San Antonio | W 100–95 | Olajuwon (39) | Olajuwon (17) | Drexler (7) | The Summit16,611 | 4–2 |- Houston Rockets NBA Finals no yes #FFD700 #FF0000 2 0 2 0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |1 | June 7, 19958:00p.m. CDT | @ Orlando | W 120–118 (OT) | Olajuwon (31) | Drexler (11) | Smith (9) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |2 | June 9, 19958:00p.m. CDT | @ Orlando | W 117–106 | Olajuwon (34) | Olajuwon (11) | Drexler (5) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |3 | June 11, 19956:30p.m. CDT | Orlando | W 106–103 | Olajuwon (31) | Olajuwon (14) | Drexler, Olajuwon (7) | The Summit16,611 | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" ! style="Houston Rockets 1994–95 2;" |4 | June 14, 19958:00p.m. CDT | Orlando | W 113–101 | Olajuwon (35) | Olajuwon (15) | Drexler (8) | The Summit16,611 | 4–0 |- HOU 1995 yes Player stats Regular season Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Breaux, Tim Tim Breaux 42 2 8.1 .372 .240 .653 .8 .4 .26 .10 3.0 Brooks, Scott Scott Brooks 28 0 6.6 .538 .471 .857 .5 .8 .29 .04 3.4 Brown, Chucky Chucky Brown 41 14 19.9 .603 .333 .613 4.6 .7 .27 .34 6.1 Caldwell, Adrian Adrian Caldwell 7 0 4.3 .250 .000 .500 1.4 .0 .14 .00 .7 Cassell, Sam Sam Cassell 82 1 23.0 .427 .330 .843 2.6 4.9 1.15 .17 9.5 Chilcutt, Pete Pete Chilcutt 68 17 19.8 .445 .407 .738 4.7 1.0 .37 .63 5.3 Drexler, Clyde Clyde Drexler 35 34 37.1 .506 .357 .809 7.0 4.4 1.77 .66 21.4 Elie, Mario Mario Elie 81 13 23.4 .499 .398 .842 2.4 2.3 .80 .15 8.8 Herrera, Carl Carl Herrera 61 26 21.8 .523 .000 .624 4.6 .7 .66 .62 6.8 Horry, Robert Robert Horry 64 61 32.4 .447 .379 .761 5.1 3.4 1.47 1.19 10.2 Jones, Charles Charles Jones 3 0 12.0 .333 .000 .500 2.3 .0 .00 .33 1.0 Maxwell, Vernon Vernon Maxwell 64 54 31.8 .394 .324 .688 2.6 4.3 1.17 .20 13.3 Murray, Tracy Tracy Murray 25 0 8.1 .400 .422 .625 .9 .2 .28 .12 3.5 Olajuwon, Hakeem Hakeem Olajuwon 72 72 39.6 .517 .188 .756 10.8 3.5 1.85 3.36 27.8 Smith, Kenny Kenny Smith 81 81 25.1 .484 .429 .851 1.9 4.0 .88 .12 10.4 Tabak, Zan Žan Tabak 37 0 4.9 .453 .000 .614 1.5 .1 .05 .19 2.0 Thorpe, Otis Otis Thorpe 36 35 33.0 .563 .000 .528 8.9 1.6 .61 .36 13.3 Playoffs Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Brown, Chucky Chucky Brown 21 1 15.5 .447 .500 .676 3.1 .3 .43 .10 4.5 Cassell, Sam Sam Cassell 22 0 22.0 .438 .400 .835 1.9 4.0 .95 .09 11.0 Chilcutt, Pete Pete Chilcutt 20 15 16.2 .484 .389 .824 2.9 .9 .35 .20 4.5 Drexler, Clyde Clyde Drexler 22 22 38.6 .481 .303 .786 7.0 5.0 1.50 .68 20.5 Elie, Mario Mario Elie 22 6 28.9 .504 .431 .795 2.8 2.5 .95 .05 9.1 Herrera, Carl Carl Herrera 1 0 6.0 1.000 .000 .000 .0 1.0 .00 .00 2.0 Horry, Robert Robert Horry 22 22 38.2 .445 .400 .744 7.0 3.5 1.45 1.18 13.1 Jones, Charles Charles Jones 19 0 12.5 .385 .000 .333 2.3 .0 .21 .53 .7 Maxwell, Vernon Vernon Maxwell 1 0 16.0 .143 .000 1.000 3.0 1.0 .00 .00 3.0 Olajuwon, Hakeem Hakeem Olajuwon 22 22 42.2 .531 .500 .681 10.3 4.5 1.18 2.82 33.0 Smith, Kenny Kenny Smith 22 22 29.6 .438 .442 .900 2.2 4.5 .64 .14 10.8 Tabak, Zan Žan Tabak 8 0 3.9 .400 .000 1.000 .1 .1 .12 .38 .8 Player statistics citation: Playoffs West First Round (3) Utah Jazz vs. (6) Houston Rockets: Rockets win series 3-2 Game 1 @ Delta Center, Salt Lake City (April 27): Utah 102, Houston 100 Game 2 @ Delta Center, Salt Lake City (April 29): Houston 140, Utah 126 Game 3 @ The Summit, Houston (May 3): Utah 95, Houston 82 Game 4 @ The Summit, Houston (May 5): Houston 123, Utah 106 Game 5 @ Delta Center, Salt Lake City (May 7): Houston 95, Utah 91 Last Playoff Meeting: 1994 Western Conference Finals (Houston won 4–1) West Conference semifinals (2) Phoenix Suns vs. (6) Houston Rockets: Rockets win series 4-3 Game 1 @ America West Arena, Phoenix (May 9): Phoenix 130, Houston 108 Game 2 @ America West Arena, Phoenix (May 11): Phoenix 118, Houston 94 Game 3 @ The Summit, Houston (May 13): Houston 118, Phoenix 85 Game 4 @ The Summit, Houston (May 14): Phoenix 114, Houston 110 Game 5 @ America West Arena, Phoenix (May 16): Houston 103, Phoenix 97 (OT) Game 6 @ The Summit, Houston (May 18): Houston 116, Phoenix 103 Game 7 @ America West Arena, Phoenix (May 20): Houston 115, Phoenix 114 Last Playoff Meeting: 1994 Western Conference Semifinals (Houston won 4–3) West Conference finals (1) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Houston Rockets: Rockets win series 4-2 Game 1 @ Alamodome, San Antonio (May 22): Houston 94, San Antonio 93 Game 2 @ Alamodome, San Antonio (May 24): Houston 106, San Antonio 96 Game 3 @ The Summit, Houston (May 26): San Antonio 107, Houston 102 Game 4 @ The Summit, Houston (May 28): San Antonio 103, Houston 81 Game 5 @ Alamodome, San Antonio (May 30): Houston 111, San Antonio 90 Game 6 @ The Summit, Houston (June 1): Houston 100, San Antonio 95 Last Playoff Meeting: 1981 Western Conference Semifinals (Houston won 4–3) NBA Finals 1995 NBA Finals Roster Head Coach: Rudy Tomjanovich Hakeem Olajuwon | Clyde Drexler | Kenny Smith | Robert Horry | Sam Cassell | Mario Elie | Carl Herrera | Vernon Maxwell | Chucky Brown | Pete Chilcutt | Tracy Murray | Tim Breaux | Žan Tabak | Charles Jones | Adrian Caldwell | Olajuwon vs. O'Neal Although both centers played well, Olajuwon is generally considered to have outplayed O'Neal. Olajuwon outscored O'Neal in every game of the series and became one of the few players in NBA history to score at least 30 points in every game of an NBA Finals series:History of the NBA Finals: Hakeem Olajuwon: The NBA’s Best In The Mid ’90s, hollywoodsportsbook.com, accessed February 16, 2007.NBA Finals Records https://web.archive.org/web/20071013011026/http://basketball.com/nba/records/NBAfinIndGameScore.shtml 2007-10-13 , Basketball.com, accessed February 16, 2007. 1995 NBA Finals Gm 1Gm 2Gm 3Gm 4TotalsHakeem Olajuwon3134313532.8 ppgShaquille O'Neal2633282528.0 ppg By winning his second straight NBA Finals MVP award, Hakeem Olajuwon became the sixth player to do so on multiple occasions, joining Willis Reed, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan. Olajuwon also joined Jordan as the only two players to win the award consecutively as of that time. Series Summary 1995 NBA Finals Game Date Home team Result Road team Game 1 June 7 Orlando 118–120 Houston Game 2 June 9 Orlando 106–117 Houston Game 3 June 11 Houston 106–103 Orlando Game 4 June 14 Houston 113–101 Orlando Rockets win series 4–0 Award winners Hakeem Olajuwon – NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Hakeem Olajuwon – All-NBA Third Team References Rockets on Database Basketball Rockets on Basketball Reference Category:Houston Rockets seasons Category:Western Conference (NBA) championship seasons Category:NBA championship seasons Hous Category:1994 in sports in Texas Category:1995 in sports in Texas Category:1994 in Houston Category:1995 in Houston