What is the Longest Win Streak in NBA History?

The longest win streak in NBA history is 33 games, set by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971-72 season.

Introduction

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA).[1] The league adopted the name National Basketball Association in 1949 after merging with the rival National Basketball League (NBL). The league consists of 30 teams, of which 29 are located in the United States and one is located in Canada.

The longest win streaks in NBA history

The Los Angeles Lakers have the longest win streak in NBA history, with 33 wins in a row. The second longest win streak is held by the Golden State Warriors, with 28 wins in a row. The third longest win streak is held by the Houston Rockets, with 22 wins in a row.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ 33-game win streak

In the 1971-72 season, the Lakers put together one of the most amazing feats in NBA history, winning 33 games in a row. The streak began on November 5 with a win over the Portland Trail Blazers and ended on January 7 with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. During the streak, the Lakers also set an NBA record by winning 19 consecutive road games.

The Golden State Warriors’ 28-game win streak

The Golden State Warriors set the NBA record for the longest win streak in a single season with 28 straight wins during the 2014-15 season. The Warriors eclipsed the previous record of 27 straight wins, set by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1971-72 season.

The Warriors’ win streak began on November 11, 2014 with a 109-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The streak would come to an end nearly three months later on January 9, 2015, when the Warriors lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 108-95.

During the 28-game win streak, the Warriors averaged 115.2 points per game while shooting 50.4 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from three-point range. They also outscored their opponents by an average of 11.8 points per game during that stretch.

The Warriors went on to win the NBA championship that season, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. It was the first NBA title for the franchise in 40 years.

The Houston Rockets’ 22-game win streak

The Houston Rockets own the second-longest win streak in NBA history, having won 22 consecutive games during the 2007-08 season. The Rockets’ streak began on Feb. 18, 2008, with a 122-118 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves and ended on March 16, 2008, with a 106-96 loss to the host San Antonio Spurs.

Why these teams were so successful

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have the longest win streak in NBA history at 33 games. This streak spanned from November 5th, 2000 to January 17th, 2001. During this stretch, the Lakers went an astounding 33-0. This team was led by the dynamic duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant. These two superstars were in the prime of their careers and were unstoppable. The Lakers also had other great players like Robert Horry, Derek Fisher, and Rick Fox.

The Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have the longest win streak in NBA history, with 33 consecutive wins. They accomplished this feat during the 1971-1972 season. The Lakers were led by star players such as future Hall of Famers Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. This team is often considered one of the greatest NBA teams of all time.

The second longest win streak in NBA history is held by the Milwaukee Bucks, who won 20 consecutive games during the 1970-1971 season. The Bucks were a young team led by superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who would go on to have one of the greatest careers in NBA history.

The third longest win streak in NBA history is shared by two teams: the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs. Both teams won 18 consecutive games during the 2005-2006 season. The 76ers were led by All-Star guard Allen Iverson, while the Spurs were led by future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan.

The Golden State Warriors

The Warriors have been the most successful team in the NBA over the past five years. They have won three NBA championships and have set the record for the most wins in a single season.

The Warriors success is due to their strong team play. They have four All-Stars in their starting lineup and a bench that is full of players who can score points. The Warriors also have one of the best coaches in the NBA, Steve Kerr. Kerr has coached the Warriors to two NBA championships and has been named Coach of the Year twice.

The Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets hold the record for the longest win streak in NBA history, with 22 straight wins in the 2008-09 season. They also have the second-longest win streak, with 20 straight wins in the 2007-08 season. The Rockets are one of only two teams in NBA history to have two streaks of 20 or more wins (the other being the Los Angeles Lakers).

What made the Rockets so successful during these stretches? A big part of it was their star players, Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady. Yao was a 7-foot center who could score inside and out, while McGrady was a 6-foot-8 guard who could score from anywhere on the court. But they also had a deep team full of role players who knew their roles and played them well.

For example, during their 22-game win streak in 2008-09, five different players led the team in scoring in at least one game. And during their 20-game win streak in 2007-08, seven different players led the team in scoring at least once. That kind of balance is hard to come by, and it’s a big reason why those Rockets teams were so successful.

Conclusion

The longest win streak in NBA history is 33 games, set by the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1971-72 season. The Lakers won an incredible 69 games that year, en route to their first NBA championship.