2012–13 Houston Rockets season
The 2012–13 Houston Rockets season was the 46th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the 42nd based in Houston.
| 2012–13 Houston Rockets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Kevin McHale |
| General manager | Daryl Morey |
| Owner(s) | Leslie Alexander |
| Arena | Toyota Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 45–37 (.549) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Southwest) Conference: 8th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Thunder 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | CSN Houston |
| Radio | Sportstalk 790 |
The season is best remembered for acquiring All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade. Along with Harden, the team brought in point guard Jeremy Lin after a magical season with the New York Knicks the prior year and center Omer Asik.
Despite a stellar season from new team captains Harden and Lin, the Rockets only managed to play mediocre basketball all season finishing with a 45–37 record, clinching the number 8 seed in the West. The Rockets season ended with a first round loss to Harden's former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in six games. As Houston hosted the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, Harden was the only representative.