Longest NBA Losing Streaks

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The longest losing streaks in NBA history (x-over two seasons):

24 - x-Cleveland Cavaliers, March 9-Nov. 5, 1982

23 - Denver Nuggets, Dec. 9, 1997-Jan. 23, 1998

23 - Vancouver Grizzlies, Feb. 16, 1996-April 3, 1996

21 - x-Detroit Pistons, March 7-Oct. 22, 1982

20 - Dallas Mavericks, Nov. 13-Dec. 22, 1993

20 - Philadelphia 76ers, Jan. 9-Feb. 11, 1973

19 - Orlando Magic, Oct. 30-Dec. 8, 2003

19 - Vancouver Grizzlies, Nov. 7-Dec. 13, 1995

19 - Dallas Mavericks, Feb. 6-March 15, 1993

19 - Los Angeles Clippers, Dec. 30, 1988-Feb. 6, 1989

19 - Cleveland Cavaliers, Mar. 19-Apr. 18, 1982

19 - San Diego Clippers, March 11-April 13, 1982

19 - x-Philadelphia 76ers, March 21-Nov. 10, 1972

18 - Utah Jazz, Feb. 24-March 29, 1982

17 - Boston Celtics, Jan. 7-current

17 - Los Angeles Clippers, March 15-April 18, 2000

17 - Orlando Magic, Dec. 4, 1991-Jan. 8, 1992

17 - Miami Heat, Nov. 5-Dec. 12, 1988

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