Olajuwon-led the Houston Rockets went to the 1994 NBA Finals and won franchise's first championship against Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks. source
Olajuwon-led the Houston Rockets went to the 1994 NBA Finals and won franchise's first championship against Patrick Ewing and the New York Knicks.
The Houston Rockets of the early 21st century, led by superstars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, followed the trend of consistent regular-season respectability followed by playoff underachievement as both players struggled with injuries. source
The Houston Rockets of the early 21st century, led by superstars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, followed the trend of consistent regular-season respectability followed by playoff underachievement as both players struggled with injuries.
The Houston Rockets back into championship contention in the mid-2010s. The Rockets, under general manager Daryl Morey. source
The Houston Rockets back into championship contention in the mid-2010s. The Rockets, under general manager Daryl Morey.
The Houston Rockets were founded in 1967 in San Diego by Robert Breitbard, who paid an entry fee of US $1.75 million to join the NBA as an expansion team for the 1967–68 NBA season. source
The Houston Rockets were founded in 1967 in San Diego by Robert Breitbard, who paid an entry fee of US $1.75 million to join the NBA as an expansion team for the 1967–68 NBA season.
The Houston Rockets tallied a 57–97 record in the following two seasons and did not make the playoffs in either season. source
The Houston Rockets tallied a 57–97 record in the following two seasons and did not make the playoffs in either season.
Before the start of the 1971–72 NBA season, Hannum left for the Denver Houston Rockets of the American Basketball Association – later renamed Denver Nuggets. source
Before the start of the 1971–72 NBA season, Hannum left for the Denver Houston Rockets of the American Basketball Association – later renamed Denver Nuggets.
In the 1975–76 NBA season the Houston Rockets finally had a permanent home in Houston as they moved into The Summit, which they would call home for the next 29 years. source
In the 1975–76 NBA season the Houston Rockets finally had a permanent home in Houston as they moved into The Summit, which they would call home for the next 29 years.
The Detroit Pistons' franchise was founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, a National Basketball League (NBL) team, playing in the gym of North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. source
The Detroit Pistons' franchise was founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, a National Basketball League (NBL) team, playing in the gym of North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
in their first 27 years in The Detroit Pistons, they only had three winning seasons. Some of the superstars who played for the team included Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Jimmy Walker, and Bob Lanier. source
in their first 27 years in The Detroit Pistons, they only had three winning seasons. Some of the superstars who played for the team included Dave DeBusschere, Dave Bing, Jimmy Walker, and Bob Lanier.
The Detroit Pistons stumbled their way out of the 1970s and into the 1980s, beginning with a 16–66 record in 1979–80 and following up with a 21–61 record in 1980–81. source
The Detroit Pistons stumbled their way out of the 1970s and into the 1980s, beginning with a 16–66 record in 1979–80 and following up with a 21–61 record in 1980–81.
Initially the Detroit Pistons had a tough time moving up the NBA ladder. In 1984, the Pistons lost a tough five-game series to the underdog New York Knicks, three games to two. source
Initially the Detroit Pistons had a tough time moving up the NBA ladder. In 1984, the Pistons lost a tough five-game series to the underdog New York Knicks, three games to two.
In the 1985 playoffs, the Detroit Pistons won its first-round series and faced the defending champion Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals. source
In the 1985 playoffs, the Detroit Pistons won its first-round series and faced the defending champion Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals.
the Detroit Pistons's surprise performance promised that a rivalry had begun. In the 1985 NBA draft, the team selected Joe Dumars 18th overall, a selection that would prove very wise. source
the Detroit Pistons's surprise performance promised that a rivalry had begun. In the 1985 NBA draft, the team selected Joe Dumars 18th overall, a selection that would prove very wise.
Prior to the 1986–87 season, the Detroit Pistons acquired more key players: John Salley (drafted 11th overall), Dennis Rodman (drafted 27th) and Adrian Dantley (acquired in a trade with the Utah Jazz). source
Prior to the 1986–87 season, the Detroit Pistons acquired more key players: John Salley (drafted 11th overall), Dennis Rodman (drafted 27th) and Adrian Dantley (acquired in a trade with the Utah Jazz).
Motivated by their loss to the Celtics, the 1988 the Detroit Pistons, aided by midseason acquisition James Edwards, improved to a then-franchise-record 54 victories and the franchise's first division title in 33 years. source
Motivated by their loss to the Celtics, the 1988 the Detroit Pistons, aided by midseason acquisition James Edwards, improved to a then-franchise-record 54 victories and the franchise's first division title in 33 years.
In the postseason, the Detroit Pistons avenged their two previous playoff losses to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. source
In the postseason, the Detroit Pistons avenged their two previous playoff losses to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Detroit Pistons appeared poised to win their first NBA title in Game 6. In that game. source
The Detroit Pistons appeared poised to win their first NBA title in Game 6. In that game.
In the 2002 offseason, Dumars revamped the Detroit Pistons' roster by signing free agent Chauncey Billups, acquiring Richard "Rip" Hamilton from the Washington Wizards, and by drafting Tayshaun Prince from Kentucky. source
In the 2002 offseason, Dumars revamped the Detroit Pistons' roster by signing free agent Chauncey Billups, acquiring Richard "Rip" Hamilton from the Washington Wizards, and by drafting Tayshaun Prince from Kentucky.
The Minnesota Timberwolves play their home games at Target Center, their home since 1990. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves play their home games at Target Center, their home since 1990.
Like most expansion teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled in their early years, source
Like most expansion teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled in their early years,
The Minnesota Timberwolves won their first division title in 2004 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves won their first division title in 2004 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
The Minnesota Timberwolves debuted on November 3, 1989, losing to the Seattle SuperSonics on the road 106–94. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves debuted on November 3, 1989, losing to the Seattle SuperSonics on the road 106–94.
The Minnesota Timberwolves led by Tony Campbell with 23.2 ppg, went on to a 22–60 record, finishing in sixth place in the Midwest Division. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves led by Tony Campbell with 23.2 ppg, went on to a 22–60 record, finishing in sixth place in the Midwest Division.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were unable to duplicate McCloskey's "Detroit Bad Boys" success in the Twin Cities, finishing 19–63 and 20–62 the next two seasons. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves were unable to duplicate McCloskey's "Detroit Bad Boys" success in the Twin Cities, finishing 19–63 and 20–62 the next two seasons.
In the 1995 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected high school standout Kevin Garnett in the first round (5th overall), and Flip Saunders was named head coach. source
In the 1995 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected high school standout Kevin Garnett in the first round (5th overall), and Flip Saunders was named head coach.
Gugliotta and Garnett led the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring as the team made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history with a record of 40–42. source
Gugliotta and Garnett led the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring as the team made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history with a record of 40–42.
The Minnesota Timberwolves also held a public contest for the design of the first official team logo. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves also held a public contest for the design of the first official team logo.
The names of the 17 entrants who submitted "Timberwolves" were placed in a drawing, which was won by Tim Pope of Brooklyn Center, Minn., who received a trip to the 1987 NBA All-Star Weekend in Seattle. source
The names of the 17 entrants who submitted "Timberwolves" were placed in a drawing, which was won by Tim Pope of Brooklyn Center, Minn., who received a trip to the 1987 NBA All-Star Weekend in Seattle.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten by the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs in four games. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten by the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs in four games.
In 1999, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Wally Szczerbiak with the sixth pick in the draft. source
In 1999, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Wally Szczerbiak with the sixth pick in the draft.
