1990–91 Houston Rockets season

The 1990–91 NBA season was the Rockets' 24th season in the NBA and 20th season in the city of Houston. Despite losing Hakeem Olajuwon for 26 games due to injury, the Rockets showed marked improvement by finishing third in the Midwest Division with a 52–30 record. Their best month was in March when they posted a 14–1 record, including a 13-game winning streak. Kenny Smith provided a spark averaging 17.7 points per game, and Vernon Maxwell led the league with 172 three-point field goals. However, in the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets were swept by the Los Angeles Lakers in three straight games.

1990–91 Houston Rockets season

The 1990–91 NBA season was the Rockets' 24th season in the NBA and 20th season in the city of Houston. Despite losing Hakeem Olajuwon for 26 games due to injury, the Rockets showed marked improvement by finishing third in the Midwest Division with a 52–30 record. Their best month was in March when they posted a 14–1 record, including a 13-game winning streak. Kenny Smith provided a spark averaging 17.7 points per game, and Vernon Maxwell led the league with 172 three-point field goals. However, in the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets were swept by the Los Angeles Lakers in three straight games.