- The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors started the season 24-0.
- The 2015-16 Warriors finished with an all-time best 73-9 record.
- The 1993-94 Houston Rockets won its first 15 games.
The team that finished with the best record in NBA history also got off to the best season start in NBA history.
Let’s take a look at the 11 best season starts in league history.
11 NBA’s Best Season Starts in League History
| Rank | Start | Team | NBA Season | From - To |
| 1 | 24-0 | Golden State Warriors | 2015-16 | Oct. 27, 2015 - Dec. 12, 2015 |
| T-2 | 15-0 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2024-25 | Oct. 23, 2024 - Nov. 19, 2024 |
| T-2 | 15-0 | Houston Rockets | 1993-94 | Nov. 5, 1993 - Dec. 3, 1993 |
| T-2 | 15-0 | Washington Capitols | 1948-49 | Nov. 3, 1948 - Dec. 7, 1948 |
| T-5 | 14-0 | Dallas Mavericks | 2002-03 | Oct. 30, 2002 - Nov. 28, 2002 |
| T-5 | 14-0 | Boston Celtics | 1957-58 | Oct. 22, 1957 - Nov. 28, 1957 |
| T-7 | 12-0 | Chicago Bulls | 1996-97 | Nov. 1, 1996 - Nov. 23, 1996 |
| T-7 | 12-0 | Seattle SuperSonics | 1982-83 | Oct. 29, 1982 - Nov. 21, 1982 |
| T-9 | 11-0 | Atlanta Hawks | 1997-98 | Oct. 31, 1997 - Nov. 20, 1997 |
| T-9 | 11-0 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1997-98 | Oct. 31, 1997 - Nov. 25, 1997 |
| T-9 | 11-0 | Portland Trail Blazers | 1990-91 | Nov. 2, 1990 - Nov. 27, 1990 |
| T-9 | 11-0 | Boston Celtics | 1964-65 | Oct. 17, 1964 - Nov. 12, 1964 |
Which Team Has the Best Season Start in NBA History?
The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors have the best season start in NBA history, going 24-0 months after securing their first championship in 40 years.
The Warriors’ overall win streak reached 28 games since they won four straight to close out the prior season, which is currently the second longest in league history.
The Milwaukee Bucks snapped Golden State’s winning streak on Dec. 12 by defeating them 108-95.
Stephen Curry defied all basketball odds and became the first unanimous MVP in NBA history a season after winning his first, as he averaged 30.1 points per game on 50.4% shooting, including a staggering 45.4% from 3-point land, 6.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game.
The Warriors’ success led Steve Kerr to become Coach of the Year, and Draymond Green and Klay Thompson were named to the All-NBA Second and Third teams, respectively.
Unfortunately for the passionate fans who helped the Oracle Arena sell out nightly, their beloved team fell short in the NBA Finals despite boasting favourable NBA odds at a sportsbook of winning the championship.
To make matters worse, the Warriors became the first team to blow a 3-1 lead in NBA Finals history, as the Cleveland Cavaliers stormed back with a determined LeBron James and Kyrie Irving putting up all-time great performances.