10 Longest Winning Streaks in NBA History: Lakers Hold Record for Consecutive Wins in Regular Season

• The Los Angeles Lakers set the record for consecutive games won in the 1971-72 season
• The Golden State Warriors came close to breaking that record in the 2015-16 season
• LeBron James and the Miami Heat were unstoppable in the 2012-13 season

What makes an NBA team great?

Apart from capturing championships, a great team racks up wins at a record pace.

Here are the ten teams with the longest winning streaks in the history of the NBA.

1. Los Angeles Lakers (33 games)

The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers team was a juggernaut. They went undefeated from November 5 to January 7, winning 33 consecutive games. The Lakers made mincemeat of their opponents, beating them by an average of 16 points during that streak.

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They cemented their status as one of the league’s greatest teams, winning the championship after posting a 69-13 record in the regular season.

2. Golden State Warriors (28 games)

Fresh off winning the 2015 NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors embarked on a historic run at the start of the 2015-16 season. Led by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors won their first 24 games.

With the Warriors winning their last four games in the 2014-15 regular season, their unbeaten run stretched to 28 games. The streak unfortunately ended on December 13 when the Milwaukee Bucks handed them a 108-95 loss.

3. Miami Heat (27 games)

The Miami Heat assembled one of the strongest lineups in league history in the early 2010s when LeBron James and Chris Bosh moved to South Beach to join forces with Dwyane Wade. They dominated the 2012-13 campaign, winning 27 consecutive games in the regular season.

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Their winning streak lasted 53 days, with the Heat recording 17 double-digit victories during that period, per Sporting News. They went on to win the championship that same season.

4. Houston Rockets (22 games)

Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady helped the Houston Rockets embark on a 22-game winning streak in the 2007-08 regular season. The unbeaten run started on January 29, 2008, with a win over Golden State.

The streak lasted until March 16, when the Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics spoiled the fun, ending Houston’s streak on March 18 with a 94-74 win.

5. Milwaukee Bucks (20 games)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson teamed up in the 1970-71 season, and the Hall of Fame duo proved to be lethal. They won 20 consecutive games during that campaign, with the Bucks beating their opponents by an average of 18.3 points.

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6. Washington Capitols (20 games)

The Washington Capitols won 20 consecutive games spanning the 1947-48 and 1948-49 regular seasons. They won their last five games in the 1947-48 campaign and sustained that momentum the following season.

Bob Feerick and Bones McKinney led the Capitols to a 15-0 start in the 1948-49 season. Their winning streak finally ended on December 7, 1948, when the St. Louis Bombers handed them a tough 88-83 loss.

7. Atlanta Hawks (19 games)

The Atlanta Hawks couldn't stop winning in the 2014-15 season. Led by Jeff Teague, Al Horford, and Paul Millsap, the Hawks went on a 19-game unbeaten run from December 27, 2014, to January 15, 2015. Their streak was broken on February 2, 2015, when the Pelicans defeated them 115-100.

7. Boston Celtics (19 games)

Fresh off winning the title in 2008, the Boston Celtics were determined to continue their dominance in the following season. They did just that, winning 27 of their first 29 games.

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Led by Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, the Celtics won 19 straight games during that stretch. The streak ended on Christmas Day when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated them 92-83.

7. Los Angeles Lakers (19 games)

With Phil Jackson as their head coach, the Lakers showed they were a force to be reckoned with in the 1999-2000 season. Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant dominated the opposition, leading the Lakers to 19 consecutive wins from February 4, 2000, to March 13, 2000.

The Washington Wizards ended their streak on March 16, 2000, with the Lakers absorbing a 109-102 loss.

7. San Antonio Spurs (19 games)

Led by Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker, and Kawhi Leonard, the Spurs won a franchise-record 19 straight games in the 2013-14 season. The unbeaten run lasted from February 26, 2014, to April 2, 2014.

They were dominant during that stretch, beating their opponents by an average of 21.9 points per game. The Spurs went on to win the championship, beating the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals.

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Curry wants Oracle experience again

Sports Brief recently reported on Curry wanting one last dance at Oracle Arena.

He played his best basketball in that stadium, capturing his two MVP awards while playing at Oracle.

It was the Warriors’ home for 47 seasons before they moved to Chase Center in 2019.