The 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers hold the longest winning streak in NBA history at 33 games. Led by Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain and Gail Goodrich, the Lakers went on to win 69 games that season and their sixth championship after beating the New York Knicks. Here's a look at the longest winning streaks in NBA history: Regular season 33 games Los Angeles Lakers - 1971-1972 28 games Golden State Warriors - 2014-2015, 2015-2016* 27 games Miami Heat - 2012-2013 24 games Golden State Warriors - 2015-2016 22 games Houston Rockets - 2007-2008 20 games Milwaukee Bucks - 1970-1971 Washington Capitols - 1947-1948, 1948-1949* 19 games Atlanta Hawks - 2014-2015 San Antonio Spurs - 2013-2014 Boston Celtics - 2008-2009 Los Angeles Lakers - 1999-2000 Postseason 15 games Golden State Warriors - 2016-2017 13 games Cleveland Cavaliers - 2015-2016, 2016-2017* Los Angeles Lakers - 1987-1988, 1988-1989* 12 games Los Angeles Lakers - 1999-2000, 2000-2001* San Antonio Spurs - 1998-1999 Detroit Pistons - 1988-1989, 1989-1990* 10 games Boston Celtics - 2023-2024 Cleveland Cavaliers - 2015-2016 San Antonio Spurs - 2011-2012 New Jersey Nets - 2002-2003 *Over two postseasons Check out the ESPN NBA hub page for the latest news, analysis, stats, schedules and more.
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