This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Rockets losing certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 23 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Rockets cannot win this spot
The Rockets cannot win this spot
The Rockets cannot win this spot
Case 1
Rockets lose to the Jazz, and
Suns beat the Thunder, and
Clippers beat the Magic
Case 2
Rockets lose to the Jazz, and
Suns beat the Thunder, and
Pelicans beat the Celtics
Case 3
Rockets lose to the Jazz, and
Clippers beat the Magic, and
Pelicans beat the Celtics
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot