1979–80 Houston Rockets season
The 1979-80 NBA season was the Rockets' 13th season in the NBA and 9th season in the city of Houston.[1]
Offseason
Draft picks
Main article:
1979 NBA Draft
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Pick |
Player |
Position |
Nationality |
College |
Regular season
Season standings
Template:1979-80 NBA Central standings
Template:1979-80 NBA East standings
- z - clinched division title
- y - clinched division title
- x - clinched playoff spot
Playoffs
East First Round
(4) Houston Rockets vs. (5) San Antonio Spurs: Rockets win series 2-1
- Game 1 @ Houston: Houston 95, San Antonio 85
- Game 2 @ San Antonio: San Antonio 106, Houston 101
- Game 3 @ Houston: Houston 141, San Antonio 120
East Conference Semifinals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (4) Houston Rockets: Celtics win series 4-0
- Game 1 @ Boston: Boston 119, Houston 101
- Game 2 @ Boston: Boston 95, Houston 75
- Game 3 @ Houston: Boston 100, Houston 81
- Game 4 @ Houston: Boston 138, Houston 121
Player statistics
Season
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GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3FG% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
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Playoffs
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GP |
GS |
MPG |
FG% |
3FG% |
FT% |
RPG |
APG |
SPG |
BPG |
PPG |
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Awards and records
References
See also
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- Formerly the San Diego Rockets (1967–1971)
- Founded in 1967
- Based in Houston, Texas
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