The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball franchise competing in the National Basketball Association's Western Conference. Based in Houston, Texas, the team plays its home games at the Toyota Center. The Rockets were founded in 1967 as the San Diego Rockets before moving to Houston in 1971, adopting the city's association with the space program. Their team colors are red, black, and silver, and the organization is owned by Tilman Fertitta with Ime Udoka serving as head coach. The Rockets' history is defined by two distinct championship eras. In the mid-1990s, led by the legendary center Hakeem Olajuwon, the team captured back-to-back NBA titles in 1994 and 1995, establishing a legacy of defensive excellence. The modern era saw another peak with the "Seven Seconds or Less" offense under Mike D'Antoni and the superstar duo of James Harden and Chris Paul, leading to multiple deep playoff runs and a franchise-record 65-win season in 2018. The current roster is in a rebuilding phase, centered on a young core of talents like Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün, aiming to return to postseason contention. The Rockets boast a passionate fan base known as "Red Nation," and the team's mascot, Clutch the Bear, energizes the home crowd at the Toyota Center. As one of the NBA's most recognizable brands, the Houston Rockets continue their quest to launch another championship contender.