 McCormick's production drastically decreased as his stats went downhill ever since the 1988 off season, however he sacrificed his stats to play on a playoff team as the Rockets finished the 1988-1989 season 45-37 and made the playoffs.The Rockets faced off against McCormick's former team, the Seattle SuperSonics, however the SuperSonics prevailed and defeated the Rockets in 4 games.In the following season the Rockets had a less successful campaign however they still managed to make the playoffs with a 41-41 record.