Longest Consecutive Winning-Season Streaks
| Rank |
Seasons |
Team |
From |
| 1 |
22 |
San Antonio Spurs |
1998 - 2019 |
| 2 |
19 |
Utah Jazz |
1986 - 2004 |
| 3 |
17 |
Los Angeles Lakers |
1977 - 1993 |
| 4 |
15 |
Los Angeles Clippers |
2012 - current |
| T-5 |
13 |
Portland Trail Blazers |
1983 - 1995 |
| T-5 |
13 |
Boston Celtics |
1951 - 1963 |
| 7 |
12 |
Dallas Mavericks |
2001 - 2012 |
| 8 |
11 |
Chicago Bulls |
1988 - 1997 |
| 9 |
10 |
Miami Heat |
2010 - 2019 |
| T-10 |
9 |
Phoenix Suns |
1989 - 1997 |
| T-10 |
9 |
Oklahoma City Thunder |
2010 - 2018 |
NBA Record: San Antonio Spurs — 22 Consecutive Winning Seasons
The San Antonio Spurs hold the record on this list with 22 consecutive
winning seasons from 1998 through 2019. Their streak stands three seasons
ahead of the Utah Jazz's 19-season run.
What Counts as a Winning Season?
For this list, a winning season is a regular season in which a team finished
with more victories than losses. The streak continues only as long as the
franchise records a winning record in consecutive seasons.
A .500 season does not represent a winning record, while playoff performance
does not determine whether the regular season qualifies for this list.
Notable Streaks
San Antonio Spurs — 22 seasons:
San Antonio owns the longest streak listed, recording winning seasons from
1998 through 2019.
Utah Jazz — 19 seasons:
Utah produced 19 consecutive winning seasons from 1986 through 2004, the
second-longest streak on the list.
Los Angeles Lakers — 17 seasons:
The Lakers recorded 17 straight winning seasons from 1977 through 1993.
Boston Celtics — 13 seasons:
Boston's 1951-1963 run is the earliest streak among the teams listed and
covered much of the franchise's rise into the NBA's first great dynasty.
Winning Seasons Across NBA Eras
Maintaining a winning record for a decade or more is one of the clearest
signs of sustained franchise success. Championship teams can rise and fall
quickly, but long winning-season streaks require organizations to remain
competitive through roster changes, injuries, coaching changes, drafts,
trades and changes in the NBA itself.
The teams on this list span several eras of league history. Boston's streak
began during the early 1950s, the Lakers' run covered much of the Magic
Johnson era, Utah's streak stretched across the John Stockton and Karl Malone
years, and San Antonio's record streak covered much of the Tim Duncan era.
Consecutive Winning Seasons FAQ
What team has the most consecutive winning seasons in NBA history?
The San Antonio Spurs lead this list with 22 consecutive winning seasons
from 1998 through 2019.
Which team is second?
The Utah Jazz are second with 19 consecutive winning seasons from
1986 through 2004.
How many consecutive winning seasons did the Lakers have?
The Los Angeles Lakers recorded 17 consecutive winning seasons from
1977 through 1993.
Which streak began earliest?
Among the teams listed, the Boston Celtics' 13-season streak began earliest,
running from 1951 through 1963.
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