NBA
Houston Rockets 1986-87
1986-87 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1986-87 Houston Rockets finished 42-40 (.512), ranking 11th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Conference Semifinals.
Hakeem Olajuwon led the roster at 23.4 points per game, with Ralph Sampson adding 15.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
96.7 PPG
40.9 RPG
22.1 APG
Key Players
Lewis Lloyd 12.4 PPG 1.5 RPG · 2.8 APG · 32 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 75 | 23.4 | 11.4 | 2.9 |
| Ralph Sampson | 43 | 15.6 | 8.7 | 2.8 |
| Rodney McCray | 81 | 14.4 | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Robert Reid | 75 | 13.7 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Lewis Lloyd | 32 | 12.4 | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Jim Petersen | 82 | 11.3 | 6.8 | 1.5 |
| Mitchell Wiggins | 32 | 11.1 | 4.2 | 2.4 |
| Steve Harris | 74 | 8.3 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Allen Leavell | 53 | 7.8 | 1.2 | 4.2 |
| Buck Johnson | 60 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Dave Feitl | 62 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Richard Anderson | 51 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 |