1979–80 Houston Rockets season
| 1979–80 Houston Rockets season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Del Harris |
| Arena | The Summit |
| Results | |
| Record | 41–41 (.500) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Central) Conference: 4th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | East Conference semifinals (lost to Celtics 0–4) |
Stats at Basketball Reference | |
| Local media | |
| Television | KHTV |
| Radio | KPRC |
The 1979–80 NBA season was the Rockets' 13th season in the NBA and 9th season in the city of Houston.
In the playoffs, the Rockets defeated the San Antonio Spurs in three games in the First Round, before being swept by the Boston Celtics in four games in the Semifinals.