NBA · since 1967

Houston

Rockets

Space City hoops: analytics, threes, and back-to-back title history.

Should you root for the Houston Rockets?

NBA titles

2

1994 · 1995

Finals runner-up

2

1981 · 1986

Market

Big-city team

Rival

San Antonio Spurs

Records through the 2026 NBA Finals; updated once a year after the NBA Finals.

Why it's great

• Most recent title: 1995.
• Huge fan base, so you will find fellow fans and watch parties almost anywhere.
• Warm-weather city: great for a road trip to see a game.