While the Houston Rockets first-round loss to the Golden State Warriors could be seen as disappointing, the franchise had a realistic view of it's contention chances. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that Houston did not view themselves as a true "championship threat" and that the team used the season to "evaluate" the roster.

The Rockets' Game 7 loss to the Warriors was historic in another respect: It's likely the last NBA playoff game to be aired by a regional sports network.

The Houston Rockets won back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995. The Houston Rockets have made 35 trips to the playoffs in their franchise history. They have won two titles along the way. Let’s highlight both of their championship teams and the routes they took to win a title.