In early December 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplished an impressive 21-1 start to the NBA season. With the feat, the Thunder became the 4th NBA team ever to start a season 21-1 or better.
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
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