Longest Losing Streaks To Start An NBA Season
Which NBA team has the longest losing streak to start a season?
The 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers and the 2009-10 New Jersey Nets share the NBA record for the longest losing streak within the same season at 18 straight games.
Which NBA team started the season with longest losing streak, but still made the playoffs?
The 1996-97 Phoenix Suns made the NBA Playoffs despite starting the season with at 0-13. In the playoffs, the Suns lost to the Seattle SuperSonics in the Western Conference First Round.Which NBA team started the season with longest losing streak, but still won the NBA Title?
The 1990-91 Chicago Bulls won the NBA Title despite having a 3 game losing streak to start the season.Longest Losing Streaks To Start An NBA Season
| Team | Year | Losing Streak | Avg Margin of Defeat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2016 | 18 | 12.1 pts |
| New Jersey Nets | 2010 | 18 | 11.3 pts | |
| 3 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2015 | 17 | 14.4 pts |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 1999 | 17 | 13.4 pts | |
| Miami Heat | 1989 | 17 | 15.3 pts | |
| 6 | Los Angeles Clippers | 1995 | 16 | 14.2 pts |
| 7 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1973 | 15 | 10.9 pts |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 1971 | 15 | 18.7 pts | |
| Denver Nuggets | 1950 | 15 | 16.7 pts | |
| 10 | Memphis Grizzlies | 2003 | 13 | 9.8 pts |
| Phoenix Suns | 1997 | 13 | 10.4 pts | |
| 12 | Washington Wizards | 2013 | 12 | 8.2 pts |
| Denver Nuggets | 1998 | 12 | 9.4 pts | |
| 14 | New Orleans Jazz | 1975 | 11 | 12.1 pts |
| 15 | Houston Rockets | 1983 | 10 | 17.9 pts |
| 16 | Toronto Raptors | 2006 | 9 | 11.4 pts |
| Atlanta Hawks | 2006 | 9 | 10.1 pts | |
| Chicago Bulls | 2005 | 9 | 11.2 pts | |
| Golden State Warriors | 1998 | 9 | 18.8 pts | |
| Indiana Pacers | 1989 | 9 | 10.7 pts | |
| Phoenix Suns | 1986 | 9 | 15.4 pts | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 1985 | 9 | 14.4 pts | |
| Chicago Bulls | 1968 | 9 | 11.3 pts | |
| 24 | New Orleans Pelicans | 2017 | 8 | 7.6 pts |
| Utah Jazz | 2014 | 8 | 13.8 pts | |
| Detroit Pistons | 2013 | 8 | 10.2 pts | |
| Washington Wizards | 2012 | 8 | 12.9 pts | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | 2008 | 8 | 10.5 pts | |
| New Orleans Hornets | 2005 | 8 | 6.4 pts | |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 2002 | 8 | 12.9 pts | |
| New York Knicks | 1986 | 8 | 8.1 pts | |
| 32 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2017 | 7 | 12.7 pts |
| Brooklyn Nets | 2016 | 7 | 12.4 pts | |
| Miami Heat | 2004 | 7 | 13.7 pts | |
| Atlanta Hawks | 2001 | 7 | 12.7 pts | |
| Vancouver Grizzlies | 1997 | 7 | 17.1 pts | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 1996 | 7 | 12.6 pts | |
| Denver Nuggets | 1991 | 7 | 16.3 pts | |
| Sacramento Kings | 1991 | 7 | 11.1 pts | |
| Sacramento Kings | 1989 | 7 | 21.0 pts | |
| San Diego Clippers | 1983 | 7 | 14.6 pts | |
| New York Knicks | 1983 | 7 | 9.6 pts | |
| Detroit Pistons | 1981 | 7 | 7.6 pts | |
| Denver Nuggets | 1980 | 7 | 14.9 pts | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 1973 | 7 | 12.6 pts | |
| Detroit Pistons | 1963 | 7 | 13.6 pts | |
| Minneapolis Lakers | 1958 | 7 | 13.3 pts | |
| 48 | Memphis Grizzlies | 2024 | 6 | 9.8 pts |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2019 | 6 | 12.8 pts | |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 2016 | 6 | 12.0 pts | |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2009 | 6 | 18.8 pts | |
| Golden State Warriors | 2008 | 6 | 11.0 pts | |
| Golden State Warriors | 2005 | 6 | 14.2 pts | |
| Denver Nuggets | 1996 | 6 | 8.0 pts | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 1995 | 6 | 19.0 pts | |
| Orlando Magic | 1991 | 6 | 10.2 pts | |
| Houston Rockets | 1972 | 6 | 14.7 pts | |
| Seattle SuperSonics | 1970 | 6 | 14.2 pts | |
| Fort Wayne Pistons | 1949 | 6 | 6.0 pts |
