2012–13 Houston Rockets season
| 2012–13 Houston Rockets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Kevin McHale |
| General manager | Daryl Morey |
| Owner(s) | Leslie Alexander |
| Arena | Toyota Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 45–37 (.549) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Southwest) Conference: 8th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Thunder 2–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | CSN Houston |
| Radio | Sportstalk 790 |
The 2012–13 Houston Rockets season was the 46th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the 42nd based in Houston.
The season is best remembered for acquiring All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade. Along with Harden, the team brought in point guard Jeremy Lin after a magical season with the New York Knicks the prior year and center Omer Asik.
Despite a stellar season from new team captains Harden and Lin, the Rockets only managed to play mediocre basketball all season finishing with a 45–37 record, clinching the number 8 seed in the West. The Rockets season ended with a first round loss to Harden's former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in six games. As Houston hosted the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, Harden was the only representative.