While I was doing housework today I put on 1995 Finals Game1. I hadn't rewatched, or relistened to the whole game, since it happened. Still one of the greatest games in Rockets' history and still got chills watching the Drexler and Smith lead the comeback from 20 down, the gutsy 3 Kenny hit at the end of regulation and even jumped up and down when Hakeem tipped in the ball in OT to seal the win. It was also pretty weird to listen to Bob Costas talk about the Magic as the future dynasty. Here's to seeing another thrilling NBA game 1 with the Rockets this year!
i remember game 1 for one reason... at 16, i shot a pellet gun out the window at my fleeing brother and friends during this game. i will never forget their flight as dream and the re tipped in game winners.
My favorite moment was after Dream's tip. He raises his arms after he realized he won the game. He knew the repeat was on from that point. One of my favorite memories for sure.
I can not believe that it has been 23 years since the last championship. It was a great time to celebrate on Richmond Avenue.
History will all say the same thing the season after we won this amazing championship.... why the hell did you change the uniforms ?
Seeing the frustration of Nick Anderson missing those free throws , gave me a bit of hope, Kenny hits the 3, wow.
On the first play of the game the commentator pointed out that we weren’t a good offensive rebounding team. Then we win the game on an offensive rebound
Its a shame that Penny got injured, He and Shaq could have knocked off Jordan a year or two early and have been a dynasty.
Still can't believe the 4 straight missed free throws from Anderson, changed the complexion of the whole series. Even Shaq would have probably made one...
I still go back and watch these games from time to time. I remember them like they were yesterday. That team was so good, so unselfish. It was a very good brand of basketball the Rockets were playing. That team got on such a roll I’m not sure they could have been beaten in a 7 game series. Sidenote: Go back and watch the previous championship. Everyone always talked about it being ugly ball with the grind it out D. I couldn’t disagree more. The Rockets and Knicks were playing on such a high level it’s crazy.
I actually feel bad for Nick now (not at the time though). He was never the same after that. Magic were predicted to be the next dynasty but ended up spiraling downward.
