Because they originally played in San Diego and the name San Diego Rockets just sounded cool
By the association with NASA which is headquartered in Houston.
Toyota Center. Houston, TX
the Houston rockets play basketball
Houston Rockets was created in 1967.
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Dwight Howard is number 12 on the Houston Rockets.
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The owner of the Houston Rockets is Leslie Alexander.
The Rockets have played in Houston since 1971 after moving from San Diego.
The Rockets franchise began play in 1967 as the San Diego Rockets. They moved to Houston in 1971.
Jordan Hamilton is number 5 on the Houston Rockets.
James Harden is number 13 on the Houston Rockets.