No NBA team has ever gone 82-0 in the regular season. In fact, no team has even come close to accomplishing this feat. The closest any team has come to a perfect season was the 2015-2016 Golden State Warriors, who finished the regular season with a record of 73-9.
The Warriors’ historic season began with a record-breaking 24-0 start, but they ultimately fell short of perfection after losing their ninth game of the season. Despite their historic regular season, the Warriors ultimately fell short of winning the NBA championship, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals.
While the idea of a team going undefeated for an entire NBA season is intriguing, it’s important to remember that the NBA is a highly competitive league, and even the best teams are bound to lose games. There are many factors that contribute to a team’s success or failure, including injuries, schedule strength, and plain old bad luck.
In addition, the NBA schedule is grueling, with teams playing 82 games over the course of several months. This means that teams have to deal with a variety of factors that can impact their performance, including fatigue, travel, and injuries.
Despite the challenges, there have been a handful of teams over the years that have come close to achieving a perfect season. In addition to the 2015-2016 Warriors, the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls finished the regular season with a record of 72-10, which at the time was the best record in NBA history. The 1971-1972 Los Angeles Lakers also had a strong season, finishing with a record of 69-13.
Ultimately, while a team going 82-0 in the NBA is unlikely, it’s not impossible. There are always surprises in sports, and who knows what the future may hold.