Warriors become 2nd 70-win team in NBA history
The Golden State Warriors became the second team in NBA history to record a 70-win season with their 112-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
Greatest Regular Seasons in NBA History (Victories)
| Year | Team | Record | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | Chicago Bulls | 72-10 | Won NBA Championship |
| 2015-16 | Golden State Warriors | 70-9 | TBD |
| 1971-72 | Los Angeles Lakers | 69-13 | Won NBA Championship |
| 1996-97 | Chicago Bulls | 69-13 | Won NBA Championship |
| 1966-67 | Philadelphia 76ers | 68-13 | Won NBA Championship |
| 1972-73 | Boston Celtics | 68-14 | Lost Eastern Conference Finals |
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Including this year's Warriors, 15 teams have won at least 66 games in a season, with 12 going on to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The three squads which didn't advance to the NBA Finals got as far as the conference finals before bowing out.
With three games remaining on their schedule, the Warriors will need to go a perfect 3-0 to break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' single-season record of 72 victories.
They hit the road for a meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at FedExForum, battle the Spurs again on Sunday, then finish off the season at Oracle Arena on April 13 against the Grizzlies.
Andrew Bogut on 70: "It's history, but we have to get a ring to back it up."
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) April 8, 2016
Following the win over San Antonio, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he is "inclined" to rest some of his key players over the final stretch. However, he will ultimately leave the decision of whether or not to go after 73 wins up to his players.