Relive the 1994 NBA Finals series between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks

It’s been 30 years since the Houston Rockets won their first NBA championship in franchise history. In a seven-game series against the New York Knicks in 1994, the Rockets won the first of two Larry O’Brien Trophies.

To honor the first champion team, Space City Home Network (SCHN) will rebroadcast the entire series. The game will coincide with the dates of its original broadcast. Game 1 of the 1994 NBA Finals airs Saturday night at 5 p.m.

Winning the 1994 Finals against the Knicks was the pinnacle of Hakeem Olajuwon’s season. He won the first of two Finals MVPs, as well as the regular season MVP and his second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award.

Olajuwon led the Rockets to a 58-24 regular season record, averaging 27.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.7 blocks and 3.6 assists in 80 games. His play during the 93-94 season is considered some of the best in league history.

Olajuwon played 17 seasons for the Rockets and established himself as the greatest player in team history.

After their 1994 battle, the Rockets and Knicks respectively returned to the Finals. Houston recorded its second consecutive league title the following year, winning four games against the Orlando Magic.

The Knicks returned to the Finals in 1999, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. The final New York championship took place in 1973.

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