NBA
Houston Rockets 1981-82
1981-82 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1981-82 Houston Rockets finished 46-36 (.561), ranking 8th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Moses Malone led the roster at 31.1 points per game, with Elvin Hayes adding 16.1.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
105.8 PPG
44.9 RPG
24.2 APG
Key Players
Allen Leavell 10.9 PPG 2.1 RPG · 5.8 APG · 79 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Malone | 81 | 31.1 | 14.7 | 1.8 |
| Elvin Hayes | 82 | 16.1 | 9.1 | 1.8 |
| Robert Reid | 77 | 13.4 | 6.6 | 4.1 |
| Allen Leavell | 79 | 10.9 | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Calvin Murphy | 64 | 10.2 | 1.0 | 2.5 |
| Bill Willoughby | 69 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.1 |
| Mike Dunleavy | 70 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| Tom Henderson | 75 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 4.1 |
| Calvin Garrett | 51 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Major Jones | 60 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| Larry Spriggs | 4 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Billy Paultz | 65 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Jawann Oldham | 22 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 |