STOLEN OPENER BODES WELL
Monday marked the 11th time the Rockets won a playoff opener on the road. On eight of the previous 10 occasions, they went on to win the series: Year, round Game 1 result Series result
1981, West. Conf. first Hou 111, LAL 107 Rockets 2-1
1981, Western semis Hou 107, SA 98 Rockets 2-1
1981, Western finals Hou 97, KC 78 Rockets 4-1
1987, West. Conf. first Hou 125, Por 115 Rockets 3-1
1995, Western finals Hou 94, SA 93 Rockets 4-2
1995, NBA FinalsHou 120, Orl 118 (OT) Rockets 4-0
1996, West. Conf. first Hou 87, LAL 83 Rockets 3-1
1998, West. Conf. first Hou 103, Utah 90 Jazz 3-2
2005, West. Conf. first Hou 98, Dal 86 Mavs 4-3
2009, West. Conf. first Hou 108, Por 81 Rockets 4-2
