Can an NBA Team Go Undefeated? The Best Record Ever Was 73-9.

Unbelievable: Will An NBA Team Make History and Go Undefeated?

In this video, we’re going to discuss whether an NBA team could shatter records with an UNBEATEN season. We’ll be discussing the reasons why this could happen, as well as some of the key strategies that an NBA team could implement to make this happen.

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An unstoppable NBA team is a rare phenomenon that requires a combination of exceptional talent, strategic planning, and unwavering determination. To pull off the impossible, such a team must maintain a high level of performance throughout the entire season, overcoming any obstacles that may arise.

While it is theoretically possible for an NBA team to go undefeated, it is highly unlikely due to the competitive nature of the league and the physical demands of playing at such a high level.

The numbers back that up. An NBA regular season is 82 games. The best record ever is 73-9, set by the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, who then lost the Finals in seven games. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls went 72-10, and the longest winning streak in league history is 33 games, by the 1971-72 Lakers. Oklahoma City led the league in 2025-26 and finished 64-18.

Best Regular Seasons in NBA History

Wins out of 82 games

Warriors 2015–1673-9

Bulls 1995–9672-10

Bulls 1996–9769-13

Lakers 1971–7269-13

Warriors 2016–1767-15

Undefeated82-0

Nine losses is the closest any team has come. An undefeated season needs zero.

Source: Opta Analyst, best records in NBA history; Basketball-Reference, 2015–16 Warriors.

How unlikely is 82-0? Treat the best team ever as an 89% winner every night and it would still go undefeated about once in 14,000 seasons. Only at a 98% win rate does an unbeaten season reach about one chance in five, and nobody has come close to winning 98 games in 100. (Illustrative arithmetic: it assumes every game is independent and the win rate never changes.)

Chance of Going 82-0, by Win Rate

Chance of winning all 82 games if a team wins every game at the same rate. Illustrative.

80% win rate1 in 88 million

89% (Warriors, 2015–16)1 in 14,000

95%1.5%

98%19%

99%44%

Bars are drawn to scale. The first two are too small to see, so a sliver marks them. Assumes independent games and one fixed win rate.

Source: Win rates from Opta Analyst (the 2015–16 Warriors won 89.0% of their games); 82-game season from Wikipedia, NBA; probabilities are VDG Sports’ own calculation (win rate to the 82nd power).

However, with the right mindset and approach, an unstoppable NBA team can achieve greatness and leave a lasting legacy in the sport.

If you’re a basketball fan, then this video is for you! We’ll be discussing the possible reasons why an NBA team could shatter records, and go over some of the key strategies that could help them achieve it. Whether you’re a fan of the Golden State Warriors or any other team, this video is sure to interest you!

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