They ended up with a 51–33 record.
Out of the 11 teams that played in the ABA that season the Rockets had the highest rating in simple rating system and offensive rating.
This was their first playoff series win.
They would not win another playoff series until 1975.
Asterisk Denotes playoff team [1] Western Division semifinals vs. Washington Capitals[2] Rockets win series, 4–3 Division finals Rockets lose series, 4–1