Has Any NBA Team Gone Undefeated?
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The answer to this question is a bit complicated. There are a few different ways to interpret it.
Introduction
In the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA), there have only been two teams that have gone an entire season undefeated: The 1972-73 New York Knicks and the 1996-97 Chicago Bulls.
The Knicks went a then-record 69-13 during the 1972-73 season, but they lost in the NBA Finals to the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls went a record-setting 72-10 during the 1996-97 season and went on to win the NBA championship.
The 1972 Miami Dolphins
The 1972 Miami Dolphins were the first and only team in NFL history to finish a season undefeated. They finished the regular season with a 14-0 record and went on to win all three of their playoff games, including Super Bowl VII.
The Dolphins’ perfect season is often considered one of the greatest accomplishments in sports. It’s a feat that has only been matched by one other team in NFL history, the 2007 New England Patriots.
So far, no NBA team has gone undefeated for an entire season. The closest any team has come was the 72-10 Chicago Bulls, who finished the 1995-96 season with a record of 69-13.
The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors
The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors went 73-9 in the regular season, Setting the NBA record for most wins in a season. The Warriors then went on to win the NBA Finals, making them the first team in NBA history to go an entire season undefeated.
The 2016-17 Cleveland Cavaliers
The 2016-17 Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA history to go undefeated in the month of December. The Cavs went 14-0 in the month, which included wins over the likes of the Warriors, Spurs, Clippers, and Celtics. It was an impressive feat for a team that many thought would struggle to make the playoffs after losing in the Finals the year before.
Conclusion
No, no NBA team has gone undefeated.
