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The Houston Rockets reached the NBA Finals in 1981 and 1986 but lost both times. Led by center Hakeem Olajuwon, the team won its first NBA title in 1994, becoming the first professional team from Houston to win a major sports championship. With the addition of veteran guard Clyde Drexler, the Rockets won a second NBA championship in 1995. In addition to Olajuwon, several other top centers have played for the franchise, including Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, and Ralph Sampson.
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To improve the results of the previous season, the Houston Rockets drafted Rudy Gay. He was dealt to Memphis in exchange for Shane Battier. Many team’s fans expressed their regret at losing the young promising player, but at the same time, they were excited to acquire the well-known Battier. The franchise ... acquired Kirk Snyder from New Orleans for cash consideration and later made their biggest $5 million acquisition Bonzi.
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During halftime of their game vs. the Phoenix Suns on April 19, 2006, the Houston Rockets introduced the Rockets 30-Year Team, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the franchise. Charles Barkley, Sam Cassell, Clyde Drexler, Mario Elie, Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone, Calvin Murphy, Hakeem Olajuwon, Ralph Sampson and Rudy Tomjanovich were chosen by fan balloting to comprise this honorary roster celebrating the history of the franchise.
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- In a Feb. 6 story about Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis, The Associated Press erroneously reported he would undergo surgery on his left knee. The surgery will be on the right knee, the team says.
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Filed under: Rockets, Western, HoustonTracy McGrady just can't get comfortable in Houston's Toyota Center, and he blames it on the rims: McGrady says the rims are not shooter-friendly - and hurt his team as much as they do opponents. Houston is shooting 43.4% from the field at home and 45.2% on the road.
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