1971 - The Rockets first week in Houston

October 14 vs. Philadelphia

76ers    105
Rockets  108

After letting a 16 point half time lead vanish in the
third quarter, the Rockets outscore the 76ers 34-30
in the fourth.

Stat Leaders
Scoring
Philadelphia - B. Cunningham 29, K. Loughery 16
Houston - E. Hayes 39, S. Lantz 23

Rebounds
Philadelphia - B. Bridges 17
Houston - E. Hayes 17

Assists
Philadelphia - B. Bridges 7
Houston - C. Murphy 5


October 16 at Phoenix

Rockets   88
Suns     102

The Rockets shot a dreadful 36% from the floor.
Elvin Hayes missed his first 10 shots.

Stat Leaders
Scoring
Houston - E. Hayes 20, C. Murphy 19
Phoenix - P. Silas 22, D. Van Arsdale 22

Rebounds
Houston - R. Tomjanovich 17
Phoenix - P. Silas 15

Assists
Houston - E. Hayes 7
Phoenix - C. Haskins 6



October 17 vs Detroit

Pistons  96
Rockets  99

Elvin Hayes scores almost half the Rockets points!

Stat Leaders
Scoring
Detroit - B. Lanier 25, D. Bing 19
Houston - E. Hayes 49, S. Lantz 17

Rebounds
Detroit - B. Lanier 17
Houston - E. Hayes 19

Assists
Detroit - D. Bing 10
Houston - G. Smith 6