Houston Rockets Trivia II

HOUSTON ROCKETS TRIVIA II

11) In Game 6 of the 1994 NBA Finals, which Houston player made a last-second block to force a Game 7?

ROBERT HORRY HAKEEM OLAJUWON CARL HERRERA CLYDE DREXLER

Rockets center Hakeem Olajuwon came out of nowhere to block a last-second championship-winning shot attempt by Knicks guard John Starks, giving the Rockets an 86-84 victory and forcing a Game 7.

12) What number did Hakeem Olajuwon wear during his career?

22 34 45 24

Shortly after his retirement, Olajuwon's #34 jersey was retired by the Rockets.

13) Which future coach was drafted by the Rockets in the 1st round of the 1967 NBA draft?

PHIL JACKSON RUDY TOMJANOVICH PAT RILEY GREGG POPOVICH

Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley was selected by the San Diego Rockets 7th overall in the 1967 NBA draft. He was also drafted as a wide receiver by the Dallas Cowboys in the 11th round of the 1967 NFL Draft.

14) Who was the first Houston Rocket to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award?

GERALD GREEN JOSH SMITH CARLOS DELFINO ERIC GORDON

In 2016-17, Eric Gordon came mostly off the bench to average 16.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He was subsequently named the recipient of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award, becoming the first player in franchise history to receive the award.

15) Which Rocket holds the NBA single-season record for offensive rebounds?

ELVIN HAYES DWIGHT HOWARD MOSES MALONE HAKEEM OLAJUWON

During the 1978-79 season, Moses Malone emerged as one of the top centers in the league after gaining 15 pounds (6.8 kg) in the offseason. He averaged 24.8 points with a career-best .540 shooting percentage and set an all-time single-season record with 587 offensive rebounds.

16) Which Rocket missed the majority of the 1977-78 season after being punched in the face by the Los Angeles Lakers' Kermit Washington?

RUDY TOMJANOVICH JOHN LUCAS MOSES MALONE CALVIN MURPHY

Kermit Washington is best remembered for punching Tomjanovich during an on-court fight in 1977. Tomjanovich, who had only meant to break up the fight, was left with a concussion, multiple facial fractures, and worst of all, his brain was leaking spinal fluid into his mouth. Although he would eventually make a full recovery, Tomjanovich missed the remainder of the season, and the Rockets managed only 28 wins without him.

17) Which Rockets coach resigned after being diagnosed with bladder cancer?

RICK ADELMAN RUDY TOMJANOVICH JEFF VAN GUNDY DON CHANEY

Tomjanovich left the team after the 2002-03 season when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer, ending a 33-year association with the Rockets franchise as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He has since made a full recovery.

18) Which Rocket holds the NBA record for most 3-pointers in a half?

JAMES HARDEN ERIC GORDON CHANDLER PARSONS JON BARRY

On January 24, 2014, Chandler Parsons scored a career-high 34 points and made 10 3-pointers--all in the second half--in an 88-87 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. He set an NBA record for 3s in a half and a franchise record for 3s in a game.

19) Which Rocket holds the NBA record for most free throws made in a game with no misses?

CALVIN MURPHY JAMES HARDEN MOSES MALONE HAKEEM OLAJUWON

On December 3, 2019, James Harden made 24 free throws with no misses in a 133-135 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

20) Which Rocket is the oldest player in NBA history to record more than 20 rebounds in a game?

MOSES MALONE HAKEEM OLAJUWON DIKEMBE MUTOMBO ELVIN HAYES

On March 2, 2007, in a 108-97 win over the Denver Nuggets at age 40, Dikembe Mutombo recorded 22 total rebounds.