1997 Western Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Jazz

Lore & Background

The Jazz finished as the top Western Conference team with a 64–18 record. The Rockets finished second in the Midwest Division and Western Conference with a 57–25 record. The Rockets swept the Timberwolves in the first round and survived a seven-game series with the SuperSonics in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Jazz won the first two games at home, the Rockets won games 3 and 4 at home, and the Jazz ultimately won the series 4–3.