HOUSTON, TX - 1993: Hakeem Olajuwon #34 of the Houston Rockets shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers during a game played circa 1993 at The Summit in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1993 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
By Jonah Sharf
On December 2,1993, The Houston Rockets beat the New York Knicks, 94-85, for what was at the time an NBA record-tying 15th straight win to start the season. The Rockets were led by Hakeem Olajuwon, who scored 37 points and collected 13 rebounds. Houston would go on to win the NBA championship that year over the Knicks, with Olajuwon winning both the league MVP and Finals MVP.