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What is the best start to a season in NBA history?

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In November 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder went 8-0 to start the season before losing to the Portland Trail Blazers. In their 2024-25 campaign, the Thunder went on to win 68 games and take home the NBA championship.

Though the 2025 Thunder streak was impressive, it doesn't hit the historic levels of other teams. Check out the franchises with the best starts to a season in NBA history below: 

  • Golden State Warriors, 24-0, 2015-16

  • Cleveland Cavaliers, 15-0, 2024-25

  • Houston Rockets, 15-0, 1993-94 *

  • Washington Capitols, 15-0, 1948-49

  • Dallas Mavericks, 14-0, 2002-03

  • Boston Celtics, 14-0, 1957-58

  • Chicago Bulls, 12-0, 1996-97 *

  • Seattle SuperSonics, 12-0, 1982-83

  • Atlanta Hawks, 11-0, 1997-98

  • Los Angeles Lakers, 11-0,1997-98

  • Portland Trail Blazers, 11-0, 1990-91

  • Boston Celtics, 11-0, 1964-65 *

  • Philadelphia 76ers, 10-0, 2000-01

  • Seattle SuperSonics, 10-0, 1993-94

  • Boston Celtics, 10-0, 1972-73

* denotes NBA championship that year

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