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Trail Blazers 92, Rockets 79
April 17, 2002 at Rose Garden RECAP | BOX SCORE
'Tank' God, It's Over: Rockets finish with 5th worst record, end year with loss in Portland
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Nuggets 101, Rockets 70
April 16, 2002 at Pepsi Center
Rocky Mountain Low: Rudy plays nothing but bench, Nuggets trounce Rockets in Denver
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Grizzlies 98, Rockets 95
April 14, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Memphis Takes Ugly Prize: No late magic as Gasol, Grizzlies edge Rocks late 98-95 in Houston
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Trail Blazers 80, Rockets 79
April 12, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Money Balls Bricked: Rockets can't hit shots in final seconds for win, fall to Blazers 80-79
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Rockets 98, Mavericks 95
April 11, 2002 at American Airlines Center
Refusing to Die in Dallas: Once down by 20, Rockets come back to beat Mavs in Dallas in OT
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Heat 120, Rockets 117
April 9, 2002 at Miami Arena
Great Balls from Fire: Despite 91 from Steve, Cat, KT, Rockets drop 50th game of year
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Magic 83, Rockets 74
April 8, 2002 at Orlando Arena
T-Mac Smacks Rockets: McGrady scores 14 in 4th as Mobley-less Rocks fall 83-74 in Orlando
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Grizzlies 99, Rockets 81
April 5, 2002 at The Pyramid
PAU! Rockets Get Romped: Clueless Rocks pulverized in Memphis, Gasol scores career high 32
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Spurs 102, Rockets 78
April 4, 2002 in Houston
Spurs Sweep Rockets: Spurs hit over 54%, blow out Rocks in 4th as Houston falls 102-78
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Rockets 100, Thunder 98
April 2, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
It's Langhi Time: Forward scores career high, Rockets come back to beat Sonics
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Suns 90, Rockets 88
March 30, 2002 in Houston
Blocked By The Suns: Cat's drive rejected in final second, Rocks fall at home to Suns 90-88
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Kings 101, Rockets 74
March 28, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
LAUGHER: Rockets embarrassed by Kings in front of home crowd 101-74
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Jazz 109, Rockets 105
March 26, 2002 at Delta Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Oster-TANK!!!: Jazz improvise win over Rockets in land of a thousand flops 109-105
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Rockets 116, Warriors 104
March 24, 2002 at Oracle Arena
KT Delivers KO: Thomas scores career high as Rockets offense awakes at Golden State
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Thunder 112, Rockets 82
March 22, 2002 at Ford Center
Drummed in Seattle: Rockets humiliated as Payton, Sonics roll to 30-point win in Seattle
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Kings 110, Rockets 87
March 19, 2002 at Arco Arena RECAP | BOX SCORE
Kings Trample Rocks: Houston looks weak in Sacramento as CWebb, Kings cruise 110-87
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Clippers 93, Rockets 86
March 18, 2002 at Staples Center
Trimmed By Clippers: Rockets fall in LA 93-86, KT, Griffin both leave game with injuries
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Bulls 114, Rockets 112
March 16, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
ROSE ROBS ROCKETS: Bulls guard scores 44, hits shot after buzzer to beat Rocks in 2 OTs
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Rockets 96, Timberwolves 95
March 13, 2002 at Target Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
MINNESOTA GETS ROCKED: Amazing late comeback fuels 96-95 road shocker over Wolves
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Rockets 101, Thunder 98
March 12, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Mobley Rains on Seattle: Cat smokes Sonics for 38, 6 triples as Rockets hold on 101-98
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Rockets 95, Jazz 92
March 10, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Francis Busts Jazz: Stevie one-ups Stockton, nails trey with 0.1 ticks left for 95-92 win
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Warriors 108, Rockets 95
March 8, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Here Comes the Lotto: Rockets crash to new lows, fall at home to Golden State 108-95
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Spurs 99, Rockets 97
March 7, 2002 at Alamodome
Size Does Matter: Duncan, Spurs own boards, Rocket rally comes too late in 99-97 loss
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Rockets 112, Raptors 109
March 5, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
THEN AND NOW: Dream returns, Francis, Rocks come from 17 down to beat Raptors
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Lakers 95, Rockets 79
March 3, 2002 at Staples Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Shaq Tosses Rocks: O'Neal goes for 36/14/7, Rockets can't hit shots in 95-79 loss in LA
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Rockets 104, Suns 97
March 2, 2002 at America West Arena
The Wizard Appears: Walt returns to team, scores 13 in 4th, Rocks win 104-97 in Phoenix
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Clippers 94, Rockets 84
February 26, 2002 in Houston
Clips Break Rocks: Mobley, Francis put up numbers, Brand, Clippers put up 94-84 win
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Rockets 99, Celtics 89
February 23, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Boards Burn Boston: Mobley explodes for 40 points, Rockets beat Pierce, Celtics 99-89
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Rockets 89, Timberwolves 83
February 21, 2002 in Houston
Rocks Shock Wolves: Bouncing back from 39-point loss, Houston upsets Minnesota 89-83
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Bucks 115, Rockets 76
February 20, 2002 at Bradley Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rockets Get Buck-Kicked: Milwaukee unleashes 3-point barrage, abuses Rockets by 39 points
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Rockets 102, Wizards 89
February 18, 2002 at MCI Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rockets Rough Up Wizards: Mobley, Francis lead attack, Rockets down Jordan, Wizards 102-89
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Magic 109, Rockets 100
February 16, 2002 in Houston
Magic Cast Spell on Rocks: Orlando starting backcourt goes for 66, Rockets downed by Magic
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Rockets 85, Grizzlies 78
February 12, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Bricks Beat Bears: In Battle of Uglies, Rockets sucked a bit less, beat Grizzlies 85-78
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Cavaliers 111, Rockets 109
February 6, 2002 at Gund Arena RECAP | BOX SCORE
Francis Shot Falls Too Late: Jumper waived off at buzzer, Rockets lose in Cleveland 111-109
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Rockets 104, Jazz 97
February 4, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Guards Open Whoop-Jazz: Courtesy of Francis, Mobley, Rockets hand Utah a 104-97 defeat
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Pelicans 73, Rockets 72
February 1, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
NAILON-ED!!!: Rockets drop heartbreaker to Hornets on last-second shot 73-72
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Mavericks 95, Rockets 91
January 31, 2002 at American Airlines Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Hashed By Nash: Strong comeback foiled by Mavs point guard, Rockets fall in Dallas
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Rockets 100, Warriors 96
January 29, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Comeback Beats Warriors: While fans exit, Rockets come from behind, force OT, beat Warriors
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Rockets 111, Pelicans 104
January 26, 2002 at New Orleans Arena RECAP | BOX SCORE
Francises Beat Davises: Steve's game, Cat's shot, Cato's hustle beat Davis, Hornets in OT
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Nets 103, Rockets 98
January 24, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Caught in the Nets: Mobley, Cato step up, but New Jersey steps on Houston 103-98
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Mavericks 113, Rockets 107
January 22, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Dallas Dagger Decides It: Nash's gutsy bomb kills Rockets, Mavericks win in Houston 113-107
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Hawks 95, Rockets 91
January 21, 2002 at Philips Arena RECAP | BOX SCORE
Punched Then Punched Out: Abdur-Rahim, KT tossed for punches, Hawks beat Rockets 95-91
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Nets 103, Rockets 98
January 19, 2002 at Barclays Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Worn Down and Out: Weary, short-handed Rockets fall to Nets in New Jersey 99-90
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Rockets 104, Celtics 101
January 18, 2002 at Fleet Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rocks Hold On, Beat Celts: Griffin, Cat, Francis, Cato, Mooch come up big, beat Boston 104-101
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Raptors 109, Rockets 103
January 16, 2002 at Air Canada Centre RECAP | BOX SCORE
Afterburners Arrive Late: Rockets make huge 4th quarter comeback, fall just short in Toronto
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Sixers 112, Rockets 106
January 15, 2002 at First Union Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
THIS ONE HURTS: Iverson scores career high 58 as Rockets blow chances, fall in OT
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Rockets 98, Nuggets 86
January 12, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Fast Eddie Flourishes: Griffin goes for 25-8-5 off bench, Rockets beat Nuggets 98-86
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Jazz 83, Rockets 79
January 10, 2002 at Delta Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Ref Robs Francis, Rockets: After scoring 27 in 1st half, Francis ejected, Rocks fall to Jazz 83-79
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Rockets 88, Knicks 86
January 8, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
MOOCH AT THE BUZZER!: Moochie hits triple as horn sounds, Rockets stun Knicks 88-86
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Pacers 81, Rockets 79
January 5, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Jermaine Jacks Rockets: Pacers center puts up 28 & 15, hits late jumper to beat Houston
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Rockets 99, Pistons 97
January 3, 2002 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Lightin' Up, Francis!: Stevie scores 36 in return, nails game winner with 0.2 seconds left
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Lakers 114, Rockets 90
December 30, 2001 at Staples Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rockets Look Sick in LA: Francis sits, Mobley bricks, every Laker scores as LA routs Rocks
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Rockets 100, Warriors 93
December 28, 2001 at Oracle Arena RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rockets Conquer Warriors: Francis Returns, Cuttino scores 31 as Houston downs Golden State
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Suns 97, Rockets 91
December 26, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Phoenix Pulls Away Late: Despite 33 from Cuttino, Suns beat Rockets in 4th behind Marbury
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Rockets 115, Bucks 110
December 22, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
THE BUCKS STOP HERE!: SKID ENDS! Cat, Griff, Walt, Mooch have huge night to beat Bucks
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Lakers 107, Rockets 101
December 20, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Misery Continues: Rockets cough up 15th straight loss despite hugh effort from rookie
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Trail Blazers 101, Rockets 92
December 18, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
14 And Counting...: Mobley can't put ball in hole, Rockets can't end skid, fall to Blazers
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Heat 76, Rockets 73
December 15, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Jackson 3 Puts Skid At 13: Miami guard's bomb with 1 second left gives Heat the 76-73 win
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Pacers 108, Rockets 106
December 13, 2001 at Conseco Fieldhouse RECAP | BOX SCORE
Dirty Dozen: OT misfires at buzzer in OT, Pacers escape from Rockets 108-106
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Cavaliers 107, Rockets 102
December 11, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Can't Shake Losing: Despite 61 from Torres and Mobley, Rockets fall to Cavs 107-102
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Pistons 105, Rockets 77
December 9, 2001 at Palace of Auburn Hills RECAP | BOX SCORE
Skid Hits Double Digits: Pistons destroy Rockets by 28, hand Houston 10th straight defeat
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Timberwolves 107, Rockets 97
December 8, 2001 at Target Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Wolves Feast on Rockets: Rocket skid reaches 9 as TWolves cruise to 107-97 win in Minnesota
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Wizards 85, Rockets 82
December 6, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Shooting Air Against Air: Jordan hurts Rockets late, team can't shoot a lick in loss
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Bulls 103, Rockets 75
December 4, 2001 at United Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Gutless Rocks Hit Bottom: Humiliated by one of the worst teams ever, Rockets in deep trouble
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Knicks 89, Rockets 86
December 3, 2001 at Madison Square Garden RECAP | BOX SCORE
Colossal Choke Job: Rockets blow 17-point third quarter lead, fall in New York to Knicks
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Spurs 85, Rockets 75
December 1, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Subs Can't Beat Spurs: Another moral victory, another loss -- Rocks fall to Spurs 85-75
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Grizzlies 102, Rockets 85
November 30, 2001 at The Pyramid RECAP | BOX SCORE
Grizz Give Rocks the Blues: Jason Williams goes off for 38 as Houston falls 102-85 in Memphis
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Kings 89, Rockets 84
November 27, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rockets Low On Ammo: With guards down & out, Rockets come close but fall 89-84 to Kings
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Clippers 90, Rockets 83
November 25, 2001 at Staples Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Clipped in the End: Down 21, Rockets trim deficit to 2, fall short 90-83 vs. Clippers
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Thunder 99, Rockets 81
November 23, 2001 at Ford Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Frantic Without Francis: Rudy T tossed, Rockets hammered as Mason, Sonics roll 99-81
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Rockets 94, Trail Blazers 87
November 20, 2001 at Rose Garden RECAP | BOX SCORE
Blazing Hot Wiz: Walt goes gonzo! 6 threes, 31 points as Rockets stun Blazers 94-87
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Kings 113, Rockets 77
November 19, 2001 at Arco Arena RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rout Reversal: Tables Turned on Rockets: Sacramento Clobbers Houston by 36
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Rockets 124, Mavericks 87
November 17, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rocks Humiliate Mavs: Behind Francis' lead, Houston unloads 37-point drumming of Dallas
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Lakers 98, Rockets 97
November 15, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Un-Finished Business: Rockets stars fall to Lakers stars in overtime heartbreaker 98-97
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Spurs 90, Rockets 86
November 13, 2001 at Alamodome RECAP | BOX SCORE
Comeback Snuffed Out: Franchise-low half, noble comeback highlight 90-86 loss to Spurs
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Nuggets 108, Rockets 81
November 9, 2001 at Pepsi Center RECAP | BOX SCORE
Nugs Slug Rockets: Low Energy Rockets flatline as Nuggets rout 108-81 in Denver
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Rockets 77, Sixers 72
November 8, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Rocks Out-Ugly Sixers: Houston continues mastery of East with 77-72 win over Philly
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Rockets 99, Nuggets 93
November 6, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Crispy Nuggets: Houston Burns Denver late in 4th behind Francis' near triple double
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Rockets 103, Suns 100
November 4, 2001 at America West Arena RECAP | BOX SCORE
MOOOOOOCHIE FRO THREE!: Mooch nails 3-point bomb at buzzer, Rockets stun Suns 103-100
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Timberwolves 90, Rockets 88
November 3, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Brandon Burns Rockets: Minnesota PG hits jumper with 2.4 seconds left, beats Rockets 90-88
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Rockets 98, Clippers 92
November 1, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
STEVIE ROCKS: Deja Vu: Ugly offense, overtime and Francis clutch in win over Clips
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Rockets 89, Hawks 84
October 30, 2001 in Houston RECAP | BOX SCORE
Cato Plucks Hawks: Despite ice cold shooting, center helps Rockets beat Hawks in OT
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