What’s the Longest Win Streak in NBA History?
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The longest win streak in NBA history is 33 games, set by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971-72 season.
The 1972-73 Los Angeles Lakers
The 1972-73 Los Angeles Lakers put together one of the most impressive seasons in NBA history. They won a then-record 33 consecutive games, en route to a 69-13 regular season record. In the playoffs, they breezed through the Western Conference, before dispatchi
During their 33-game win streak, the Lakers averaged 111.4 points per game, while allowing just 101.1 points per game. Their margin of victory during that stretch was an incredible 10.3 points per game. The next closest team during that period was the Milwaukee Bucks, who went on a 20-game win streak that season.
The 1972-73 Lakers are widely considered one of the best teams in NBA history. They had a starting lineup that featured future Hall of Famers such as Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, and Wilt Chamberlain. Their bench was also stacked with talent, including future Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor.
The Lakers’ run came to an end on December 9th, 1973, when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 104-96. The Bucks would go on to win the NBA Championship that season.
The 2012-13 Miami Heat
The 2012-13 Miami Heat had the longest win streak in NBA history, winning 27 games in a row. The streak began on February 3, 2013 with a 101-97 win over the Charlotte Bobcats and ended on March 27, 2013 with a 101-81 win over the Chicago Bulls.
The Heat’s streak was the second longest in major North American professional sports history, behind only the 2001-02 Los Angeles Lakers’ 33-game winning streak. It was also the fifth longest winning streak across all levels of professional basketball worldwide.
The 2016-17 Golden State Warriors
The 2016-17 Golden State Warriors holds the record for the longest win streak in NBA history. The Warriors won 28 games in a row, from late 2016 to early 2017. The previous record was held by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, who won 33 games in a row.
The 2017-18 Houston Rockets
The 2017-18 Houston Rockets had the longest win streak in NBA history, winning 22 games in a row. The streak began on January 29, 2018, with a 105-82 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, and ended on February 23, 2018, with a 104-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
