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June 22nd, 1994: The 1994 NBA championship series between the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks featured the physical play of two of the best defensive teams in the league. Led by Hakeem Olajuwon and Vernon Maxwell, the Rockets won Game 7 90 to 84, bringing Houston its first ever pro sports championship. Hakeem Olajuwon became the first player to be named Defensive Player of the Year, League MVP, and Playoff MVP in the same season.

Hakeem Olajuwon: Very physical from the beginning to the end and that make it more fun you know you can you know really want to win this championship.

Rudy Tomjanovich, Rockets Coach: It's just amazing how close these teams were and I really feel fortunate that we came out on top.

Narrator: Bobbie Battista, CNN

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Rockets
New York 50
Associated Press Photos
New York 3
11
Coca-Cola
Hakeem Olajuwon
NY Nightmare
The NBA Finals
GAME 7:
25 PTS, 1 Rebounds,
7 Assists
SERIES:
26.9 PPG, 9.1 RPG,
3.4 APG
Rockets 34
The 1994 NBA Finals
Rudy Tomjanovich, Rockets Coach