The best beginnings in NBA history following the brutality of the current Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers have notched 12 consecutive victories at the start of the 2024/25 campaign after claiming the title last season in Chicago. Here, we review the historic seasons of Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, among others.

Out of the seven previous teams with a similar start, five made it to the NBA Finals that same season, with two of them clinching the championship, according to NBA.com data. 

Best Start Streaks in NBA History

The most dominant start to a season in NBA history belongs to the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors , who achieved an undefeated record of 24-0. This record surpassed the previous marks of 15-0 set by the 1993-1994 Houston Rockets and the 1948-1949 Washington Capitols.

Best NBA Season Starts

1. 24-0 — Golden State Warriors, 2015-2016 (lost in the Finals)
2. 15-0 — Houston Rockets, 1993-1994 (champions)
3. 15-0 — Washington Capitols, 1948-1949 (lost in the Finals)
4. 14-0 — Dallas Mavericks, 2002-2003 (lost in conference finals)
5. 14-0 — Boston Celtics, 1957-1958 (lost in the Finals)
6. 12-0 — Cleveland Cavaliers, 2024-2025 (to be determined)
7. 12-0 — Chicago Bulls, 1996-1997 (champions)
8. 12-0 — Seattle SuperSonics, 1982-1983 (lost in the first round)
9. 11-0 — Atlanta Hawks, 1997-1998 (lost in the first round)
10. 11-0 — Los Angeles Lakers, 1997-1998 (lost in conference finals)
11. 11-0 — Portland Trail Blazers, 1990-1991 (lost in conference finals)
12. 11-0 — Boston Celtics, 1964-1965 (champions)
13. 10-0 — Philadelphia 76ers, 2000-2001 (lost in the Finals)
14. 10-0 — Seattle SuperSonics, 1993-1994 (lost in the first round)
15. 10-0 — Boston Celtics, 1972-1973 (lost in conference finals)

Best Record in an NBA Season

In addition to their historic 24-0 start, the 2015-2016 Warriors concluded the regular season with a 73-9 record, the best of all time in the NBA, surpassing the 72-10 record set by the Chicago Bulls in the 1996-1997 season. However, unlike the Bulls, the Warriors did not secure the championship, losing in the Finals after squandering a 3-1 lead to the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers.

Longest Winning Streak in NBA History

The longest winning streak in NBA history belongs to the 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers, who achieved 33 consecutive victories and finished the season with a record of 69-13, also securing the championship. Other teams that have achieved impressive streaks include the 2012-2013 Miami Heat, with 27 straight wins, and the 2015-2016 Warriors, with their initial run of 24 victories.

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