Houston Rockets Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	48.4%
2019-20 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2019-20 – First Round	Oklahoma City Thunder	Won in 7 (4-3)
2018-19 – Conf Semi	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2018-19 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Won in 5 (4-1)
2017-18 – Conf Finals	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2017-18 – Conf Semi	Utah Jazz	Won in 5 (4-1)
2017-18 – First Round	Minnesota Timberwolves	Won in 5 (4-1)
2016-17 – Conf Semi	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2016-17 – First Round	Oklahoma City Thunder	Won in 5 (4-1)
2015-16 – First Round	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2014-15 – Conf Finals	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2014-15 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Clippers	Won in 7 (4-3)
2014-15 – First Round	Dallas Mavericks	Won in 5 (4-1)
2013-14 – First Round	Portland Trail Blazers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2012-13 – First Round	Oklahoma City Thunder	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2008-09 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2008-09 – First Round	Portland Trail Blazers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2007-08 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2006-07 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2004-05 – First Round	Dallas Mavericks	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2003-04 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1998-99 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1997-98 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1996-97 – Conf Finals	Utah Jazz	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1996-97 – Conf Semi	Seattle SuperSonics	Won in 7 (4-3)
1996-97 – First Round	Minnesota Timberwolves	Won in 3 (3-0)
1995-96 – Conf Semi	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1995-96 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1994-95 – Finals	Orlando Magic	Won in 4 (4-0)
1994-95 – Conf Finals	San Antonio Spurs	Won in 6 (4-2)
1994-95 – Conf Semi	Phoenix Suns	Won in 7 (4-3)
1994-95 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Won in 5 (3-2)
1993-94 – Finals	New York Knicks	Won in 7 (4-3)
1993-94 – Conf Finals	Utah Jazz	Won in 5 (4-1)
1993-94 – Conf Semi	Phoenix Suns	Won in 7 (4-3)
1993-94 – First Round	Portland Trail Blazers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1992-93 – Conf Semi	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1992-93 – First Round	Los Angeles Clippers	Won in 5 (3-2)
1990-91 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1989-90 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1988-89 – First Round	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1987-88 – First Round	Dallas Mavericks	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1986-87 – Conf Semi	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1986-87 – First Round	Portland Trail Blazers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1985-86 – Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1985-86 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1985-86 – Conf Semi	Denver Nuggets	Won in 6 (4-2)
1985-86 – First Round	Sacramento Kings	Won in 3 (3-0)
1984-85 – First Round	Utah Jazz	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1981-82 – First Round	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1980-81 – Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1980-81 – Conf Finals	Kansas City Kings	Won in 5 (4-1)
1980-81 – Conf Semi	San Antonio Spurs	Won in 7 (4-3)
1980-81 – First Round	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 3 (2-1)
1979-80 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1979-80 – First Round	San Antonio Spurs	Won in 3 (2-1)
1978-79 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1976-77 – Conf Finals	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1976-77 – Conf Semi	Washington Bullets	Won in 6 (4-2)
1974-75 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1974-75 – First Round	New York Knicks	Won in 3 (2-1)
1968-69 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 6 (2-4)

Houston Rockets Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	20-23 (46.5%)	20-23 (46.5%)	2020 – Conf Semi
0-1	5-18 (21.7%)	5-18 (21.7%)	2019 – Conf Semi
0-2	14-4 (77.8%)	2-16 (11.1%)	2019 – Conf Semi
0-3	2-2 (50%)	0-4 (0%)	2015 – Conf Finals
1-0	11-9 (55.0%)	15-5 (75%)	2020 – Conf Semi
1-1	7-7 (50%)	9-5 (64.3%)	2020 – Conf Semi
1-2	10-11 (47.6%)	4-17 (19.0%)	2020 – Conf Semi
1-3	8-5 (61.5%)	2-11 (15.4%)	2020 – Conf Semi
2-0	3-8 (27.3%)	9-2 (81.8%)	2020 – First Round
2-1	8-7 (53.3%)	13-2 (86.7%)	2020 – First Round
2-2	8-9 (47.1%)	7-10 (41.2%)	2020 – First Round
2-3	6-11 (35.3%)	3-14 (17.6%)	2019 – Conf Semi
3-0	1-2 (33.3%)	3-0 (100%)	2019 – First Round
3-1	8-2 (80%)	10-0 (100%)	2019 – First Round
3-2	4-6 (40%)	8-2 (80%)	2020 – First Round
3-3	7-5 (58.3%)	7-5 (58.3%)	2020 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	7-7 (50%)	7-7 (50%)	1999 – First Round
0-1	3-4 (42.9%)	1-6 (14.3%)	1999 – First Round
0-2	3-1 (75%)	0-4 (0%)	1999 – First Round
1-0	3-4 (42.9%)	6-1 (85.7%)	1998 – First Round
1-1	4-3 (57.1%)	4-3 (57.1%)	1998 – First Round
1-2	2-4 (33.3%)	1-5 (16.7%)	1999 – First Round
2-0	2-1 (66.7%)	3-0 (100%)	1997 – First Round
2-1	3-2 (60%)	4-1 (80%)	1998 – First Round
2-2	2-2 (50%)	2-2 (50%)	1998 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	3-2 (60%)	3-2 (60%)	1982 – First Round
0-1	1-1 (50%)	0-2 (0%)	1982 – First Round
1-0	0-3 (0%)	3-0 (100%)	1981 – First Round
1-1	3-1 (75%)	3-1 (75%)	1982 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Houston Rockets history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in Houston Rockets history is coming back from 1-3, which they've managed 2 times. The most recent 1-3 comeback was against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2015 Western Conference Semifinals, when the Rockets came back and won in 7 games.

How many times have the Houston Rockets played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Houston Rockets have played 43 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 20-23 (46.5%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2020 Western Conference Semifinals, in which they lost to the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers in 5 games.

How many times have the Houston Rockets played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Houston Rockets have played 14 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 7-7 (50%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1999 Western Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1998-99 Los Angeles Lakers in 4 games.

How many times have the Houston Rockets played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Houston Rockets have played 5 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 3-2 (60%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1982 Western Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1981-82 Seattle SuperSonics in 3 games.

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