Chasing Greatness: The Winningest Teams In NBA History

Over the years, the NBA has seen some of the sport's greatest teams take the floor, entertaining crowds around the country on their way to glory. Here is a list of the winningest teams in NBA history. The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors hold the record for the most regular season wins in a single campaign, finishing 73-9 before letting a 3-1 series lead slip against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls previously held the record for the most regular season wins at the time with 72 victories before going on to win their fourth championship in six years. One year later, the Bulls registered 69 victories across the season and went on to capture their fifth title of the Michael Jordan era. Prior to the Bulls breaking the record, the Los Angeles Lakers held the record after finishing 69-13 in the 1971-72 season and won a championship in the process. Wilt Chamberlain's Philadelphia 76ers clocked a 68-14 record during the 1966-67 campaign before going on to win their maiden NBA title. The 1972-73 Boston Celtics and the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder also finished their respective seasons with 68 wins.