The 2004-05 Houston Rockets season was a successful and exciting year, highlighted by the arrival of All-Star Tracy McGrady to join force with Yao Ming. Under head coach Jeff Van Gundy, the team achieved an impressive 51-31 record, marking their first 50-win season since 1997 and finishing third in the Southwest Division. One of the most iconic moments of the season occurred when McGrady scored a historic 13 points in the final 35 seconds to lead a stunning comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs.