Last Updated on June 12, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
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Below is a comprehensive presentation of the Houston Rockets 1985–86 Season.
Houston Rockets 1985–86 Roster
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Weight | Birthdate | College/From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Allen Leavell | G | 6-1 | 170 lbs | May 27, 1957 | Oklahoma |
| 11 | Jim Petersen | F/C | 6-10 | 235 lbs | Feb 22, 1962 | Minnesota |
| 21 | Rodney McCray | F | 6-7 | 220 lbs | Aug 29, 1961 | Louisville |
| 22 | Robert Reid | F/G | 6-8 | 205 lbs | Aug 30, 1955 | St. Mary’s (TX) |
| 30 | Lewis Lloyd | G | 6-6 | 185 lbs | Feb 22, 1959 | Drake |
| 33 | Ralph Sampson | C/F | 7-4 | 228 lbs | Jul 7, 1960 | Virginia |
| 34 | Hakeem Olajuwon | C | 7-0 | 255 lbs | Jan 3, 1963 | Houston |
| 40 | Steve Harris | G | 6-5 | 195 lbs | Oct 15, 1963 | Tulsa |
| 41 | Mitchell Wiggins | G | 6-4 | 195 lbs | Sep 28, 1959 | Florida State |
| 55 | Buck Johnson | G/F | 6-6 | 200 lbs | Mar 19, 1964 | Saint Joseph’s |
Note: This roster represents the primary players who suited up during the season. (Some bench contributors and midseason transactions are omitted for brevity.)
1985–86 Regular Season Player Statistics
Below are the season’s per-game averages and shooting splits for each player on the roster:
| Player | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | FT% | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | 82 | 22.9 | 12.0 | 1.6 | .525 | .640 | 37.0 |
| Ralph Sampson | 67 | 18.1 | 10.2 | 2.1 | .500 | .700 | 34.0 |
| Rodney McCray | 82 | 12.0 | 6.5 | 2.5 | .490 | .720 | 33.0 |
| Lewis Lloyd | 82 | 15.2 | 4.0 | 3.8 | .510 | .680 | 32.0 |
| Jim Petersen | 72 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 1.0 | .480 | .650 | 18.0 |
| Buck Johnson | 70 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .465 | .720 | 15.0 |
| Mitchell Wiggins | 66 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 1.4 | .470 | .710 | 19.0 |
| Allen Leavell | 82 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | .470 | .800 | 22.0 |
| Robert Reid | 80 | 8.0 | 3.5 | 1.7 | .455 | .700 | 20.0 |
| Steve Harris | 65 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 1.2 | .440 | .600 | 14.0 |
The statistical figures above are expressed as per-game averages during the regular season.
Team Notes
- Season Record: Approximately 46–36
- Head Coach: Bill Fitch
- Playoffs: The Rockets advanced to the postseason but were eliminated in the first round.
- Season Highlights:
- The team’s core of the “Twin Towers” — Hakeem Olajuwon and Ralph Sampson — remained dominant forces in the frontcourt.
- Contributions from supporting players like Lewis Lloyd, Rodney McCray, and emerging rookie Buck Johnson helped the Rockets remain competitive in the Western Conference.