Each good streak at the beginning of a season gives free rein to the dreams of the fans involved. How long will the good dynamics last? Will they be able to maintain it for a few months? Logical questions that in turn provoke comparisons with other teams that left their mark in the past. That is why from NBA ID we bring you the best win-loss balances (%) in the history of the competition. The best of the best.
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The 20 best seasons in NBA history
Throughout history, only 23 teams have exceeded 79% wins in an NBA campaign. From the Golden State Warriors, runners-up in 2016, to the Sixers, Lakers (x2) and Rockets, who share records with that more than notable 65-17 achieved in various seasons.
- Golden State Warriors (2016) – 73-9
- Chicago Bulls (1996) – 72-10
- Los Angeles Lakers (1972) – 69-13
- Chicago Bulls (1997) – 69-13
- Philadelphia 76ers (1967) – 68-13
- Boston Celtics (1973) – 68-14
- Boston Celtics (1986) – 67-15
- Chicago Bulls (1992) – 67-15
- Los Angeles Lakers (2000) – 67-15
- Dallas Mavericks (2007) – 67-15
- Golden State Warriors (2015) – 67-15
- San Antonio Spurs (2016) – 67-15
- Golden State Warriors (2017) – 67-15
- Washington Capitols (1947) – 49-11
- Milwaukee Bucks (1971) – 66-16
- Boston Celtics (2008) – 66-16
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2009) – 66-16
- Miami Heat (2013) – 66-16
- Syracuse Nationals (1950) – 51-13
- Philadelphia 76ers (1983) – 65-17
- Los Angeles Lakers (1987) – 65-17
- Los Angeles Lakers (2009) – 65-17
- Houston Rockets (2018) – 65-17
Of these 23 seasons, 15 ended in a ring and 8 did not manage to finish the season on a high note. The two most striking examples are the Golden State Warriors of the 2015-2016 campaign and the Boston Celtics of 72-73, both in the TOP-10 of best historical records and, however, without the title on their record.
