40-42 (.488)
Arena
Attendance
385,354 total
9,399 per game
9,399 per game
1981 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
45
Ed Turner
5
105
Hasan Houston
6
127
Fred Cowan
7
151
Joe Faine
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Houston Rockets
1980-81 Season Recap
The 1981 Houston Rockets, coached by Del Harris, lost the NBA Finals after finishing the regular season in 3rd place in the Western Conference Midwest Division with a 40-42 record.