| 1988–89 Houston Rockets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Don Chaney |
| Arena | The Summit |
| Results | |
| Record | 45–37 (.549) |
| Place |
Division: 2nd (Midwest) Conference: 5th (Western) |
| Playoff finish |
West First Round (eliminated 0-3) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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| Local media | |
| Television |
KTXH Home Sports Entertainment |
| Radio | KTRH |
The 1988–89 NBA season was the Rockets' 22nd season in the NBA and 18th season in the city of Houston.
(4) Seattle SuperSonics vs. (5) Houston Rockets: Sonics win series 3-1
Last Playoff Meeting: 1987 Western Conference Semifinals (Seattle won 4-2)