Longest Same Season NBA Losing Streaks
Which NBA team has the longest regular season losing streak?
The 2023-24 Detroit Pistons have the longest losing streak within the same regular season in NBA history at 28 straight games. During this streak they lost to their opponents by an average of 13.5 points.
Which NBA team had the longest losing streak but still made the playoffs?
The 1976-77 Chicago Bulls, the 1996-97 Phoenix Suns and the 2001-02 Toronto Raptors all lost 13 straight games during the regular season, but still made the NBA Playoffs.Which NBA team had the longest losing streak but still won the NBA Title?
The 2010-11 Dallas Mavericks, the 2003-04 Detroit Pistons, the 1950-51 Rochester Royals and the 1978-79 Seattle SuperSonics all lost 6 straight games during the regular season, but still won the NBA Title.Longest Same Season NBA Losing Streaks
| Team | Year | Losing Streak | Avg Margin of Defeat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 2024 | 28 | 13.5 pts |
| 2 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2014 | 26 | 17.1 pts |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2011 | 26 | 13.7 pts | |
| 4 | Charlotte Bobcats | 2012 | 23 | 16.0 pts |
| Denver Nuggets | 1998 | 23 | 16.1 pts | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | 1996 | 23 | 12.1 pts | |
| 7 | Houston Rockets | 2021 | 20 | 16.6 pts |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1994 | 20 | 13.2 pts | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 1973 | 20 | 11.8 pts | |
| 10 | Memphis Grizzlies | 2018 | 19 | 12.5 pts |
| Orlando Magic | 2004 | 19 | 9.7 pts | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | 1996 | 19 | 14.1 pts | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1993 | 19 | 19.9 pts | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 1989 | 19 | 16.9 pts | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 1982 | 19 | 10.6 pts | |
| San Diego Clippers | 1982 | 19 | 12.6 pts | |
| 17 | San Antonio Spurs | 2024 | 18 | 13.1 pts |
| New York Knicks | 2019 | 18 | 11.6 pts | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2016 | 18 | 12.1 pts | |
| Charlotte Bobcats | 2013 | 18 | 13.3 pts | |
| New Jersey Nets | 2010 | 18 | 11.3 pts | |
| Boston Celtics | 2007 | 18 | 8.2 pts | |
| Utah Jazz | 1982 | 18 | 11.3 pts | |
| 24 | Phoenix Suns | 2019 | 17 | 15.6 pts |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 2015 | 17 | 14.4 pts | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2000 | 17 | 15.2 pts | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 1999 | 17 | 13.4 pts | |
| Toronto Raptors | 1998 | 17 | 11.9 pts | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1994 | 17 | 10.2 pts | |
| Orlando Magic | 1992 | 17 | 11.3 pts | |
| Miami Heat | 1989 | 17 | 15.3 pts | |
| San Diego Rockets | 1968 | 17 | 13.2 pts | |
| San Francisco Warriors | 1965 | 17 | 10.4 pts | |
| 34 | Washington Wizards | 2024 | 16 | 13.5 pts |
| San Antonio Spurs | 2023 | 16 | 15.6 pts | |
| Brooklyn Nets | 2017 | 16 | 10.1 pts | |
| New York Knicks | 2015 | 16 | 14.9 pts | |
| Charlotte Bobcats | 2012 | 16 | 16.9 pts | |
| Washington Wizards | 2010 | 16 | 11.6 pts | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 2010 | 16 | 13.4 pts | |
| Chicago Bulls | 2001 | 16 | 9.9 pts | |
| Denver Nuggets | 1998 | 16 | 19.9 pts | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 1995 | 16 | 14.2 pts | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1994 | 16 | 12.6 pts | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 1992 | 16 | 9.9 pts | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 1987 | 16 | 10.1 pts | |
| Golden State Warriors | 1985 | 16 | 15.2 pts | |
| New Jersey Nets | 1978 | 16 | 13.3 pts | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 1976 | 16 | 11.5 pts | |
| 50 | Toronto Raptors | 2024 | 15 | 19.1 pts |
| Houston Rockets | 2022 | 15 | 13.7 pts | |
| Phoenix Suns | 2018 | 15 | 14.7 pts | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 2015 | 15 | 10.5 pts | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 2011 | 15 | 14.2 pts | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 2010 | 15 | 15.8 pts | |
| Miami Heat | 2008 | 15 | 10.8 pts | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2003 | 15 | 17.5 pts | |
| Houston Rockets | 2002 | 15 | 10.3 pts | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1998 | 15 | 8.9 pts | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | 1997 | 15 | 9.9 pts | |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 1996 | 15 | 12.1 pts | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 1994 | 15 | 18.1 pts | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1993 | 15 | 19.8 pts | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1992 | 15 | 15.7 pts | |
| Orlando Magic | 1990 | 15 | 10.5 pts | |
| New Jersey Nets | 1988 | 15 | 10.7 pts | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 1981 | 15 | 12.8 pts | |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 1973 | 15 | 10.9 pts | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 1971 | 15 | 18.7 pts | |
| San Diego Rockets | 1968 | 15 | 14.3 pts | |
| Denver Nuggets | 1950 | 15 | 16.7 pts |
