The 1997-98 Houston Rockets season ended with a record of 41-41, which was worst than last season's record: 57-25. Their first game was at home aganist the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 31, 1997. The Rockets won 94-86. Their last game was at home aganist the Phoenix Suns on April 19, 1998. The Rockets lost 93-123. They however made the playoffs after finishing 4th in the NBA Midwest Division. The Rockets lost three of their five games aganist the Utah Jazz.