There are 10 NBA teams which started the season with a 1-19 record. Based on point differential, the worst team through 20 games is the 1970-71 Cleveland Cavaliers, who had a -333 point differential through 20 games. Their average margin of defeat was 16.6 points in this stretch.
The 1984-85 Cleveland Cavaliers started the season 2-18, but still managed to make the playoffs. The Cavaliers lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference First Round.
The 2005-06 Miami Heat started the season with a 10-10 record through 20 games, but still made the playoffs and then went on to win the nba title.
There are multiple recent teams on the list of all-time worst NBA starts through 20 games. The 2023-24 Detroit Pistons are tied for 11th on the list with their 2-18 record. The 2023-24 San Antonio Spurs and 2023-24 Washington Wizards are all tied at 25th place with their 3-17 records.
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All NBA stats, streaks, droughts and records are updated based on games played on or before Apr 17, 2024.
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