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    long, the back of Tomjanovich's jerseys would read "RUDY T.", rather than his 11 character name. The Rockets retired Tomjanovich's #45 jersey upon the...
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  • following a second-round defeat to the Seattle SuperSonics in 1987. Rudy Tomjanovich took over as head coach midway through the 1991–92 season, ushering...
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    player. Washington is best remembered for punching opposing player Rudy Tomjanovich during an on-court fight in 1977. Washington was not a highly coveted...
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  • team's first head coach, compiled a 61–129 record during his tenure. Rudy Tomjanovich, who led the Rockets to their two championships, is the franchise's...
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    (2) (3, 1–2) Rudy Tomjanovich 4–3 New York Knicks (2) (7, 2–5) Pat Riley Hakeem Olajuwon 1995 Houston Rockets (6) (4, 2–2) Rudy Tomjanovich 4–0 Orlando...
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    the fight, and when Rudy Tomjanovich ran in from the bench to break up the action, Washington punched him in the face. Tomjanovich nearly died from the...
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  • Archived from the original on July 2, 2008. Retrieved June 22, 2008. "Rudy Tomjanovich Coaching Record". basketball-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived...
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    times and eight players have become NBA All-Stars a total of 18 times. Rudy Tomjanovich coached both the 1994 and 1995 NBA Finals Champions. Glen Rice is one...
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    Van Gundy was named head coach of the Houston Rockets, replacing Rudy Tomjanovich. In his first season as the team's head coach, the Rockets finished...
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    Larry O'Brien Trophy on the floor of The Summit, Rockets head coach Rudy Tomjanovich said "Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion!" Olajuwon,...
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