Houston Rockets Unbelievable Comebacks: A True Story of Determination and Inspiration
The Houston Rockets have been nothing short of incredible in the 2025 playoffs, pulling off at least one miraculous comeback in each round. When the team was trailing the Golden State Warriors by 10 points with just 2 minutes and 30 seconds left in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the win probability model gave them only a 2.8% chance of winning. But not only did the Rockets overcome that deficit to win 121-118 and take a 1-0 lead in the series, that wasn't even their most improbable comeback this postseason.
In Game 5 of the conference quarterfinals, Houston overcame a 9-point deficit against the Los Angeles Lakers in the final 45 seconds of overtime, when the Rockets' odds of winning were only 1.5%. They won 117-116. In Game 2 of the conference semifinals, Houston had only a 3.2% chance of winning when it trailed the Phoenix Suns by 8 with 1 minute and 15 seconds to go, but they ultimately won 123-120. And in Game 1 of the conference finals, Houston pulled off a never-before-seen comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks, rallying from 15 points down with 2 minutes and 40 seconds to go in the fourth quarter before winning 137-134 in overtime – the odds of which were 0.2%.
While winning even one of these games was a highly improbable task for the Rockets, winning all four was extremely unlikely. In fact, their four biggest comebacks stack up against some other rare events:
- Being struck by lightning: 1 in 730,000
- Winning the Powerball lottery: 1 in 292 million
- Becoming a billionaire through investing: 1 in 30 million
- Surviving a plane crash: 1 in 11 million
The Houston Rockets have proven that anything is possible in the playoffs, and their incredible comebacks will be remembered for years to come. Their determination and resilience have not only captured the hearts of their fans but have also inspired everyone who has watched their incredible journey this season. The team's incredible performances have shown that even when the odds are against you, you can still achieve greatness if you believe in yourself and work hard enough. The Houston Rockets are a true inspiration to all sports fans around the world.
