30 years ago today: Rockets complete historic journey to second NBA championship

Thirty years ago today, the Houston Rockets, led by the legendary Hakeem Olajuwon, clinched their second NBA championship in what many still consider one of the most thrilling and improbable playoff runs ever. Defying expectations as a sixth-seeded team, they battled through powerhouse opponents to secure the title—a feat that cemented their place in basketball history.