Dumpy, you'd think that a Nets/Cavs game would be on TV...since TV execs ride BRon's jock like no other...then again, it's the Nets so the chances of that happening aren't big.
Cleveland?
Looking at the schedule, if the Nets can get by Cleveland on Saturday, they could potentially run the table--that is, win their final 22 games of the season.
(for those not counting, that's a QUARTER of the season without a loss)
A couple of thoughts:
On the streak:
(1) what are the top five or ten winning streaks in league history? Would a 22-game streak get on the list?
(2) For that matter, what are the top five or ten winning streaks in, say, the last ten or 20 years? Does anyone know?
(3) What is the longest winning streak in league history to end a season? Would this be it?
On Cleveland:
(1) Cleveland has a heck of a winning streak of their own right now. Saturday's game will be a war--a great way for the team to get into a playoff mindset.
(2) What possible reason could there be for the Nets-Cavs game to NOT be on national TV? How many times in league history have two teams with 10+ game winning streaks played each other (which could very well happen)?
(for those not counting, that's a QUARTER of the season without a loss)
A couple of thoughts:
On the streak:
(1) what are the top five or ten winning streaks in league history? Would a 22-game streak get on the list?
(2) For that matter, what are the top five or ten winning streaks in, say, the last ten or 20 years? Does anyone know?
(3) What is the longest winning streak in league history to end a season? Would this be it?
On Cleveland:
(1) Cleveland has a heck of a winning streak of their own right now. Saturday's game will be a war--a great way for the team to get into a playoff mindset.
(2) What possible reason could there be for the Nets-Cavs game to NOT be on national TV? How many times in league history have two teams with 10+ game winning streaks played each other (which could very well happen)?
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The 72 Lakers won 33 straight.
I believe there's then a big drop-off . . . I think there's only one other streak of 20+ games.
Thats just a little info I found on the topic. I don't know about streaks between then and now, but 22 would have to be up there on the list I'd thinkDecember 12, 1971
Los Angeles defeated Atlanta 104-95 at the Forum for the Lakers’ 21st consecutive victory, breaking the NBA record of 20 straight wins, previously shared by the Washington Capitols (over two seasons) and Milwaukee Bucks. The Lakers went on to win 33 straight games, the longest winning streak in NBA history.
Most consecutive games won
33 - Los Angeles - November 5, 1971 - January 7, 1972
20 - Washington - March 13 - December 4, 1948 (5 games in '47-48, 15 in '48-49)
19 - L.A. Lakers - February 4 - March 13, 2000
Most consecutive games won, end of season
15 - Rochester, February 17 - March 19, 1950
14 - Milwaukee, February 28 - March 27, 1973
11 - Philadelphia, March 3 - March 20, 1966
11 - San Antonio, March 25 - April 14, 2004
33 - Los Angeles - November 5, 1971 - January 7, 1972
20 - Washington - March 13 - December 4, 1948 (5 games in '47-48, 15 in '48-49)
19 - L.A. Lakers - February 4 - March 13, 2000
Most consecutive games won, end of season
15 - Rochester, February 17 - March 19, 1950
14 - Milwaukee, February 28 - March 27, 1973
11 - Philadelphia, March 3 - March 20, 1966
11 - San Antonio, March 25 - April 14, 2004
My favorite lurker! Thanks, Schub. Do you know if two teams with 10+game streaks have ever played each other? I suppose if we could find a list of all 10+ game winning streaks, we could cross-reference the dates, and see if any were even possible.
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In case anyone was curious...
Most consecutive games won, end of season
15 - Rochester, February 17 - March 19, 1950 - Lost Central Div. Semis
14 - Milwaukee, February 28 - March 27, 1973 - Lost Western Conf. Semis
11 - Philadelphia, March 3 - March 20, 1966 - Lost East Div. Finals
11 - San Antonio, March 25 - April 14, 2004 - Lost Western Conf. Semis
Um, maybe that 22 game streak isn't such a great idea. :none:
Most consecutive games won, end of season
15 - Rochester, February 17 - March 19, 1950 - Lost Central Div. Semis
14 - Milwaukee, February 28 - March 27, 1973 - Lost Western Conf. Semis
11 - Philadelphia, March 3 - March 20, 1966 - Lost East Div. Finals
11 - San Antonio, March 25 - April 14, 2004 - Lost Western Conf. Semis
Um, maybe that 22 game streak isn't such a great idea. :none:
I wasn't born when the first 3 happened, but the last one was just cruel. Derek Fisher hit a miracle shot with .4 seconds on the clock after Duncan had all but sealed game 5. The Spurs could really have challenged the Pistons that year.ghoti said:In case anyone was curious...
Most consecutive games won, end of season
15 - Rochester, February 17 - March 19, 1950 - Lost Central Div. Semis
14 - Milwaukee, February 28 - March 27, 1973 - Lost Western Conf. Semis
11 - Philadelphia, March 3 - March 20, 1966 - Lost East Div. Finals
11 - San Antonio, March 25 - April 14, 2004 - Lost Western Conf. Semis
Um, maybe that 22 game streak isn't such a great idea. :none:
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