During the 1977-78 season, the Houston Rockets had a season to forget, as they went 28-54, which is tied for the fourth-fewest win total in the Rockets’ 53-year history of the franchise.
The Rockets actually responded much differently than a team in the modern-day era would, as they didn’t make any front office changes following that season. Rockets coach Tom Nissalke remained in place as the head coach, and led the team to a 47-35 record during the following season, as he pioneered the rebuild.
Interestingly enough, the 1978-79 season ended up being his last at the helm, as the Rockets replaced him with Del Harris after the following season.