1987–88 Houston Rockets season

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Head coach Bill Fitch Record 46–36 (.561)		Arena The Summit
Place Division: 4th (Midwest) Conference: 6th (Western) Playoff finish West First Round (eliminated 1-3)

The 1987–88 NBA season was the Rockets' 21st season in the NBA and 17th season in the city of Houston.

Season standings

z – clinched division title y – clinched division title x – clinched playoff spot

(3) Dallas Mavericks vs. (6) Houston Rockets: Mavericks win series 3-1

Game 1 @ Reunion Arena, Dallas (April 28): Dallas 120, Houston 110

Game 2 @ Reunion Arena, Dallas (April 30): Houston 119, Dallas 108

Game 3 @ The Summit, Houston (May 3): Dallas 93, Houston 92

Game 4 @ The Summit, Houston (May 5): Dallas 107, Houston 97

Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series)

Akeem Olajuwon, All-NBA First Team

Akeem Olajuwon, NBA All-Defensive First Team

Rodney McCray, NBA All-Defensive First Team

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