- The Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons have losing streaks that reached 28 games.
- The Sixers’ losing streak spanned the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.
- Fourteen teams have lost 20-plus games in a row.
The NBA sports betting championship basketball odds for these teams were far from short, as they completely spiralled out of control for an extended period.
Losing streaks happen, but which teams have the most losses in a row in NBA history? Let’s take a look.
Most Consecutive Losses in NBA History
| Rank | Losses | Team | Season(s) | From - To |
| T-1 | 28 | Detroit Pistons | 2023-24 | Oct. 30, 2023 - Dec. 30, 2023 |
| T-1 | 28 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2014-15; 2015-16 | March 27, 2015 - Dec. 1, 2015 |
| T-3 | 26 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 2010-11 | Dec. 20, 2010 - Feb. 11, 2011 |
| T-3 | 26 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2013-14 | Jan. 31, 2014 - March 29, 2014 |
| 5 | 24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 1981-82; 1982-83 | March 19, 1982 - Nov. 19, 1982 |
| T-6 | 23 | Vancouver Grizzlies | 1995-96 | Feb. 16, 1996 - April 3, 1996 |
| T-6 | 23 | Denver Nuggets | 1997-98 | Dec. 9, 1997 - Jan. 24, 1998 |
| T-6 | 23 | Charlotte Bobcats | 2011-12 | March 19, 2012 - Nov. 2, 2012 |
| 9 | 21 | Detroit Pistons | 1979-80; 1980-81 | March 7, 1980 - Oct 25, 1980 |
| T-10 | 20 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1972-73 | Jan. 9, 1973 - Feb. 14, 1973 |
| T-10 | 20 | Dallas Mavericks | 1993-94 | Nov. 13, 1993 - Dec. 23, 1993 |
| T-10 | 20 | Houston Rockets | 2020-21 | Feb. 6, 2021 - March 22, 2021 |
| T-10 | 20 | New York Knicks | 1984-85; 1985-86 | March 23, 1985 - Nov. 12, 1985 |
| T-10 | 20 | Los Angeles Clippers | 1993-94; 1994-95 | April 18, 1994 - Dec. 7, 1994 |
What Is the NBA Record for Most Losses in a Row?
The Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers have the NBA record for most losses in a row at 28.
The Pistons’ losing streak occurred during the 2023-24 season, lasting exactly two months.
Detroit, which had gotten off to a 2-1 start, ended its losing streak on Dec. 30 in a 129-127 win over the Toronto Raptors, as Cade Cunningham led the way with 30 points and 12 assists.
The Pistons finished the season with a 14-68 record.
The Sixers’ losing streak spanned the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.
Philadelphia got off to the worst season start in NBA history.
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