What Is The Longest Nba Winning Streak?
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The longest winning streak in NBA history is 33 games, set by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1971-72 season.
The Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics have the longest winning streak in NBA history. From November 8th, 2006 to April 11th, 2007, the Celtics won an astounding 19 games in a row. This incredible feat has never been matched or even come close to being matched since. Let’s take a look at how the Celtics were able to pull off this amazing streak.
The 2008-2009 season
The Boston Celtics entered the 2008-2009 season having won an NBA record 19 games in a row. The streak began on November 16th with a victory over the Charlotte Bobcats and ended on December 12th with a loss to the Orlando Magic. The Celtics finished the season with a 62-20 record, good for first place in the Eastern Conference. They went on to win the NBA Finals that year, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in seven games.
The 1985-1986 season
The Boston Celtics hold the record for the longest winning streak in NBA history. They won 19 games in a row during the 1985-1986 season. This streak included 18 regular season games and one playoff game. The Celtics also hold the record for the longest winning streak in a single season, with 23 wins in a row during the 2010-2011 season.
The Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have the longest winning streak in NBA history. They won 33 straight games during the 1971-72 season. The Lakers also hold the record for the second longest winning streak. They won 19 straight games during the 2000-01 season.
The 1971-1972 season
The 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered one of the best teams in NBA history. Led by legendary head coach Bill Sharman and stars such as Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Wilt Chamberlain, the team compiled a then-record 33 game winning streak en route to a 69-13 regular season record. The Lakers would go on to win the NBA Finals that year, cementing their place among the league’s all-time greats.
The 2000-2001 season
Under head coach Phil Jackson, the Lakers assembled one of the most dominating teams in NBA history. The team’s run began on February 5, 2001, with a win over the Vancouver Grizzlies and ended with a defeat to the Indiana Pacers on April 18, following a six-game winning streak. The Lakers finished the regular season with a 67–15 record and playoff seeding. In the playoffs, they swept their opponents in all four rounds en route to the NBA Finals.
The San Antonio Spurs
The 2014-2015 season
The San Antonio Spurs had the longest winning streak in the 2014-2015 season. The Spurs won 28 games in a row from March 12th to April 16th. This is the third longest winning streak in NBA history.
The 2015-2016 season
The San Antonio Spurs had the longest winning streak in NBA history during the 2015-2016 season. The Spurs won an astounding 73 games that season, shattering the previous record of 72 wins set by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-1996 season. The Spurs’ streak began on October 28, 2015 with a victory over the New York Knicks and ended on April 12, 2016 with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
