1987–88 Houston Rockets season
| 1987–88 Houston Rockets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bill Fitch |
| General manager | Ray Patterson |
| Owner(s) | Charlie Thomas |
| Arena | The Summit |
| Results | |
| Record | 46–36 (.561) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Midwest) Conference: 6th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | First round (lost to Mavericks 1–3) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | KTXH Home Sports Entertainment |
| Radio | KTRH |
The 1987–88 NBA season was the Rockets' 21st season in the NBA and 17th season in the city of Houston. The Rockets finished fourth in the Midwest Division with a 46–36 record. Akeem Olajuwon was selected for the 1988 NBA All-Star Game. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rockets lost in four games to the Dallas Mavericks.