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The 2005–06 Houston Rockets were led by Tracy McGrady’s scoring and playmaking, while Yao Ming provided efficient interior scoring, rebounding, and shot blocking despite limited availability. Rafer Alston handled primary point guard duties, and Juwan Howard contributed steady frontcourt production. The statistics reflect a team that relied heavily on its star duo for offensive creation, with solid rebounding but limited scoring depth and inconsistent overall efficiency beyond its leading contributors.
Roster
| NO | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tracy McGrady | SF | 6-8 | 210 | May 24, 1979 | |
| 2 | Luther Head | SG | 6-3 | 185 | November 26, 1982 | Illinois |
| 4 | Stromile Swift | C | 6-9 | 225 | November 21, 1979 | LSU |
| 5 | Juwan Howard | PF | 6-9 | 240 | February 7, 1973 | Michigan |
| 7 | David Wesley | SG | 6-0 | 190 | November 14, 1970 | Baylor |
| 8 | Derek Anderson | SG | 6-5 | 194 | July 18, 1974 | Ohio State, Kentucky |
| 9 | Rick Brunson | PG | 6-4 | 190 | June 14, 1972 | Temple |
| 9 | Stephen Graham | SG | 6-6 | 215 | June 11, 1982 | Central Florida, Oklahoma State |
| 10 | Keith Bogans | SF | 6-5 | 215 | May 12, 1980 | Kentucky |
| 11 | Yao Ming | C | 7-6 | 310 | September 12, 1980 | |
| 12 | Rafer Alston | PG | 6-2 | 171 | July 24, 1976 | Fresno State |
| 14 | Richie Frahm | SG | 6-5 | 210 | August 14, 1977 | Gonzaga |
| 15 | John Lucas III | PG | 5-11 | 166 | November 21, 1982 | Baylor, Oklahoma State |
| 15 | Maciej Lampe | C | 6-11 | 275 | February 5, 1985 | |
| 18 | Josh Davis | PF | 6-8 | 235 | August 10, 1980 | Wyoming |
| 20 | Jon Barry | SG | 6-4 | 195 | July 25, 1969 | University of the Pacific, Georgia Tech |
| 25 | Moochie Norris | PG | 6-1 | 175 | July 27, 1973 | Auburn, University of West Florida |
| 35 | Lonny Baxter | C | 6-8 | 260 | January 27, 1979 | Maryland |
| 40 | Ryan Bowen | SF | 6-7 | 215 | November 20, 1975 | Iowa |
| 44 | Chuck Hayes | PF | 6-6 | 240 | June 11, 1983 | Kentucky |
| 55 | Dikembe Mutombo | C | 7-2 | 245 | June 25, 1966 | Georgetown |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy McGrady | SF | 26 | 47 | 47 | 37.1 | 24.4 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 21.5 | 8.7 | .406 | 5.0 | 1.6 | .312 | 7.2 | 5.4 | .747 |
| Yao Ming | C | 25 | 57 | 57 | 34.2 | 22.3 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 15.8 | 8.2 | .519 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 6.9 | 5.9 | .853 |
| Rafer Alston | PG | 29 | 63 | 63 | 38.6 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 11.7 | 4.4 | .379 | 5.0 | 1.6 | .327 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .692 |
| Juwan Howard | PF | 32 | 80 | 80 | 31.7 | 11.8 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 10.7 | 4.9 | .459 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.4 | 1.9 | .806 |
| Derek Anderson | SG | 31 | 20 | 8 | 29.1 | 10.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 8.7 | 3.4 | .393 | 3.4 | 1.0 | .284 | 3.7 | 3.1 | .836 |
| David Wesley | SG | 35 | 71 | 59 | 33.4 | 9.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 7.9 | 3.2 | .403 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .365 | 2.6 | 2.1 | .807 |
| Stromile Swift | C | 26 | 66 | 5 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 6.9 | 3.4 | .491 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.2 | 2.1 | .651 |
| Luther Head | SG | 23 | 80 | 27 | 28.9 | 8.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 7.9 | 3.2 | .403 | 3.9 | 1.4 | .361 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .699 |
| Keith Bogans | SF | 25 | 33 | 22 | 32.2 | 8.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 3.1 | .395 | 3.1 | 1.0 | .314 | 2.5 | 1.4 | .580 |
| Richie Frahm | SG | 28 | 8 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.4 | 1.9 | .429 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .364 | 0.6 | 0.5 | .800 |
| Chuck Hayes | PF | 22 | 40 | 0 | 13.4 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .562 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.1 | 0.7 | .644 |
| Lonny Baxter | C | 27 | 23 | 0 | 12.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 1.4 | .458 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.8 | 0.7 | .842 |
| Ryan Bowen | SF | 30 | 68 | 19 | 9.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | .298 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .136 | 0.2 | 0.2 | .786 |
| Rick Brunson | PG | 33 | 23 | 0 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.7 | .348 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .417 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .583 |
| Moochie Norris | PG | 32 | 29 | 0 | 8.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 | .400 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.6 | 0.4 | .765 |
| John Lucas III | PG | 23 | 13 | 0 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .389 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .222 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Stephen Graham | SG | 23 | 6 | 0 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | .375 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .200 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 |
| Maciej Lampe | C | 20 | 4 | 0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | .286 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.5 | 0.0 | .000 |
| Josh Davis | PF | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | — | 82 | 82 | 241.8 | 90.1 | 41.6 | 19.3 | 7.2 | 3.9 | 14.5 | 17.2 | 5.7 | .433 | 17.2 | 5.7 | .332 | 24.1 | 18.3 | .759 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy McGrady | Primary Scorer & Secondary Playmaker | 37.1 | High | 24.4 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 18.0 | McGrady led the Rockets offensively, averaging near 25 ppg and facilitating; his combination of scoring, athleticism, and creation anchored Houston’s offense. | AS |
| Yao Ming | Interior Scoring & Defensive Anchor | 34.2 | High | 22.3 | 10.2 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 17.1 | Yao provided elite interior scoring and rim protection as the focal point inside; his efficient scoring and rebounding made him a two‑way cornerstone. | AS, All‑NBA (career context) |
| Rafer Alston | Floor General & Lead Facilitator | 38.6 | Medium‑High | 12.1 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 12.3 | Served as the primary ball‑handler, initiating the offense and creating looks for teammates; high assist load reflected his creative role. | — |
| Juwan Howard | Veteran Frontcourt Scorer & Rebounder | 31.7 | Medium | 11.8 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 10.3 | Brought scoring versatility near the basket and veteran leadership; complemented star backcourt with inside presence. | — |
| David Wesley | Secondary Scorer & Perimeter Facilitator | 33.4 | Medium | 9.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 8.1 | Provided perimeter scoring, steady ball movement, and defensive effort; veteran guard offered reliable two‑way minutes. | — |
| Luther Head | Movement Shooter / Off‑Ball Guard | 28.9 | Low‑Medium | 8.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 8.0 | Young guard offering catch‑and‑shoot spacing, transition scoring, and disruptive defense in spurts. | ROY consideration |
| Keith Bogans | 3‑and‑D Wing | 32.2 | Low‑Medium | 8.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 8.3 | Role wing focused on perimeter defense and spot scoring; provided spacing and effort on both ends. | — |
| Stromile Swift | Energy Forward / Role Scorer | 20.4 | Low‑Medium | 8.9 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 7.5 | Athletic forward providing energy, secondary scoring, and above‑average rebounding for minutes played. | — |
| Dikembe Mutombo | Situational Rim Protector | 14.9 | Low | 2.6 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.4 | Used primarily for shot‑blocking and interior defense in limited minutes off the bench. | Hall of Fame rim protector |
| Chuck Hayes | Defense‑First Big | 22.0 | Low | 3.7 | 4.5 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 5.1 | Defensive specialist emphasizing rebounding, positional defense, and hustle; offensive role minimal. | — |
| Richie Frahm | Spot Minutes Wing | 14.6 | Low | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.8 | Provided bench perimeter scoring in limited action. | — |
| Lonny Baxter | Depth Big | 12.2 | Very Low | 3.6 | 3.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | Limited frontcourt minutes with modest rebounding and interior scoring. | — |
| Derek Anderson | Scoring Wing (Limited) | 29.1 | Low | 10.8 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 9.3 | Former primary scorer providing veteran wing production before injuries limited availability. | — |
| Jon Barry | Bench Shooter | 17.1 | Very Low | 4.3 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 3.2 | Veteran guard specializing in floor spacing and decision making in spot minutes. | — |
| Rick Brunson | Backup Playmaker | 9.3 | Very Low | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 2.2 | Provided brief ball distribution off the bench. | — |
| Moochie Norris | Energy Reserve Guard | 8.3 | Very Low | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 | Short bursts of pace and pressure as a backup guard. | — |
| John Lucas III | Backup PG/Role Facilitator | 8.2 | Very Low | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.8 | Deep rotation guard providing occasional tempo control. | — |
| Stephen Graham | Spot Depth Wing | 6.3 | Very Low | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.4 | Very limited role with perimeter minutes. | — |
| Steve Novak | Deep Rotation Spot Shooter | 5.5 | Very Low | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.5 | Used sparingly for floor spacing. Source: dataset. | — |
| Maciej Lampe | Emergency Big | 3.0 | Very Low | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.15 | Limited frontcourt depth appearance. | — |
| Josh Davis | Minimal Roster Depth | 0.0 | Very Low | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | Did not record statistical contributions. | — |