The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1971-1972 season established the most impressive winning streak in NBA history, achieving an incredible 33 consecutive victories. This legendary team, featuring stars like Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Gail Goodrich, culminated their dominant season by winning 69 games and securing their sixth championship, defeating the New York Knicks in the finals.
More recently, in March 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder achieved their second 10-game winning streak of the 2024-25 season, following a notable victory over the Chicago Bulls.
Below is a detailed overview of the longest winning streaks recorded in NBA history, encompassing both regular season and postseason achievements:
Regular Season Streaks
- 33 games: Los Angeles Lakers – 1971-1972
- 28 games: Golden State Warriors – 2014-2015, 2015-2016*
- 27 games: Miami Heat – 2012-2013
- 24 games: Golden State Warriors – 2015-2016
- 22 games: Houston Rockets – 2007-2008
- 20 games: Milwaukee Bucks – 1970-1971
- 20 games: Washington Capitols – 1947-1948, 1948-1949*
- 19 games: Atlanta Hawks – 2014-2015
- 19 games: San Antonio Spurs – 2013-2014
- 19 games: Boston Celtics – 2008-2009
- 19 games: Los Angeles Lakers – 1999-2000
Postseason Streaks
- 15 games: Golden State Warriors – 2016-2017
- 13 games: Cleveland Cavaliers – 2015-2016, 2016-2017*
- 13 games: Los Angeles Lakers – 1987-1988, 1988-1989*
- 12 games: Los Angeles Lakers – 1999-2000, 2000-2001*
- 12 games: San Antonio Spurs – 1998-1999
- 12 games: Detroit Pistons – 1988-1989, 1989-1990*
- 10 games: Boston Celtics – 2023-2024
- 10 games: Cleveland Cavaliers – 2015-2016
- 10 games: San Antonio Spurs – 2011-2012
- 10 games: New Jersey Nets – 2002-2003
*Indicates that the winning streak extended across two consecutive seasons.