Can you recount the glory days of Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler with a spark in your eyes? Does the mention of the ‘Clutch City’ championships in the mid-90s make your heart race? Have you cheered on as James Harden executed one of his patented step-back three-pointers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you’re in the right place!
Founded in 1967, the Houston Rockets have had a history rich with highs and lows, filled with stellar performances and iconic players. From their back-to-back championships in the 90s to the recent ‘small ball’ revolution, the Rockets have always managed to keep their fans and the NBA world intrigued.
Now, it’s time to put your fandom to the ultimate test with these Houston Rockets trivia questions and answers. Whether you’ve been a long-time supporter or a newly minted fan of the Rockets, this trivia quiz is sure to challenge your knowledge about one of the NBA’s most celebrated franchises. So, are you ready to shoot your shot?
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Prepare yourself for a trivia slam dunk! Let’s see if you’ve got the Rockets’ red glare.
How many games did the Houston Rockets win in the NBA 2022-23 regular season?
17 Games
41 Games
22 Games
34 Games
In what season did Yao Ming move from Chinese basketball to play for the Houston Rockets?
2004-05
2005-06
2002-03
2003-04
Who led the Houston Rockets in points per game in the NBA 2022-23 regular season?
Alperen Sengun
Jabari Smith
Jalen Green
Kenyon Martin Jr.
Which Basketball Hall of Famer coached the Houston Rockets during the 2012-13 season?
John Stockton
Patrick Ewing
Michael Jordan
Kevin McHale
In the 2018-19 NBA season, what two teams did James Harden score 61 points against?
Warriors & Kings
Spurs & Knicks
Nets & Knicks
Heat & Nets
Hakeem Olajuwon and what other players were called “The Two Towers”?
Ralph Samson
Robert Parish
Michael Jordon
Vernon Maxwell
What did the Cavs get for the trade of Kevin Porter Jr. to the Rockets in 2021?
Cash
Future Second-Round Pick
Future First-Round Pick
Rodions Kurucs
During the 2001-02 season, who was the first rookie to lead Houston in blocks since Hakeem Olajuwon?
Jay Williams
Eddie Griffin
Carmelo Anthony
Andre Iguodala
What is the title of the book Hakeem Olajuwon co-authored with writer Peter Knobler in 1996?
Rocket’s Red Glare
The Dream
The Dream Factory
Living The Dream
Hakeem Olajuwon did not become an official U.S. citizen until what year?
1888
2000
2006
1993
Who missed the entire Rockets 2021-22 season due to a hamstring injury?
John Wall
Jae’Sean Tate
Christian Wood
Kenyon Martin Jr.
Who played with James Harden on the 2018-19 Rockets?
Chris Paul
Seth Curry
Kyrie Irving
Kevin Durant
Who scored 71 points against the Rockets in the 2022-23 NBA season?
Damian Lillard
Julius Randle
Devon Booker
Luka Doncic
What Houston player scored 42 points in a victory over Minnesota in February 2023?
Jabari Smith Jr.
Kevin Porter Jr.
Alperen Sengun
Jalen Green
Who wears 00 on the Houston Rockets 2023 roster?
Willie Cauley-Stein
Kevin Porter Jr.
D.J. Augustin
Jabari Smith Jr.
Which of these Houston Rockets players made the 2006 NBA All-Star Game?
Stromile Swift
Yao Ming
Dikembe Mutombo
Bob Sura
What number did Yao Ming wear for the Houston Rockets in 2004?
0
23
11
68
Who is the first Rocket player to make more than 300 3-pointers in an NBA season?
Aaron Brooks
Trevor Ariza
James Harden
Eric Gordon
How many games did the Rockets lose in the 2022-23 NBA season?
50
55
60
45
The Houston Rockets traded which player to the Phoenix Suns in 2011?
Aaron Brooks
Robin Lopez
Josh Childress
Channing Fry
Which player did the Toronto Raptors acquire from the Houston Rockets before the 2001-02 NBA season?
Walt Williams
Hakeem Olajuwon
Kenny Thomas
Cuttino Mobley
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