Funny the things you remember about memorable moments in history.
For instance, when the 1995 Houston Rockets became the lowest-seeded team to win an NBA title, their rings had nine diamonds encrusted into the body of the two Larry O’Brien trophies for their back-to-back championships.
The significance? The sixth-seeded Rockets won nine road games on their way to the promised land – more than half of the 15 wins (at that time) that were required to win it all.
They remain the lowest-seeded champion in league history. And the ultimate road warriors.