1976–77 Houston Rockets season
The 1976–77 NBA season was the Rockets' 10th season in the NBA and 6th season in the city of Houston.
In the playoffs, the Rockets defeated the Washington Bullets in six games in the Semifinals before losing to the Philadelphia 76ers in six games in the Conference Finals.Offseason
Draft picks
Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
1 | 1 | | G | United States | Maryland |
2 | 27 | | F | United States | Tulane |
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
East First Round
The Rockets had a first round bye.East Conference Semifinals
Houston Rockets vs. Washington Bullets: Rockets win series 4–2
- Game 1 @ Houston: Washington 111, Houston 101
- Game 2 @ Houston: Houston 124, Washington 118
- Game 3 @ Washington: Washington 93, Houston 90
- Game 4 @ Washington: Houston 107, Washington 103
- Game 5 @ Houston: Houston 123, Washington 115
- Game 6 @ Washington: Houston 108, Washington 103
East Conference Finals
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets: 76ers win series 4–2
- Game 1 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 128, Houston 117
- Game 2 @ Philadelphia: Philadelphia 106, Houston 97
- Game 3 @ Houston: Houston 118, Philadelphia 94
- Game 4 @ Houston: Philadelphia 107, Houston 95
- Game 5 @ Philadelphia: Houston 118, Philadelphia 115
- Game 6 @ Houston: Philadelphia 112, Houston 109
- Tom Nissalke, NBA Coach of the Year Award
- Ray Patterson, NBA Executive of the Year Award
- John Lucas, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team