NBA Win Streaks: Spurs, Pistons and More – A Mid-Season Look

The 2025-26 NBA season has been marked by impressive win streaks, with several teams demonstrating dominant stretches of play. As of February 24, 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead the league in longest win streak, but the San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, and others have also showcased remarkable consistency. This article examines the notable win streaks of the season, highlighting key performances and historical context.

Top Win Streaks of the 2025-26 NBA Season

1. Oklahoma City Thunder (16 Games)

November 7, 2025 – December 10, 2025. The Oklahoma City Thunder established themselves as a force in the Western Conference with a stunning 16-game win streak. This run followed a 121-119 loss that snapped an earlier eight-game streak, demonstrating the team’s resilience. During this period, the Thunder improved to 24-1, achieving the longest streak in OKC-era franchise history and tying the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history. They outscored opponents by a remarkable 437 points during this stretch, setting a new NBA record for the largest margin of victory through 25 games.

2. Detroit Pistons (13 Games)

October 29, 2025 – November 24, 2025. After reaching the playoffs as a No. 6 seed in the 2018-19 season, the Detroit Pistons continued their ascent, winning 13 consecutive games early in the 2025-26 campaign. Cade Cunningham made NBA history during their 137-135 overtime win over the Wizards on November 10, 2025, becoming the first player since steals and blocks were recorded in 1976 to total 45+ points, 10+ rebounds, 10+ assists, and 5+ steals in a single game. He joined Isiah Thomas as the only Pistons player to achieve a 45-point triple-double. The 13-game streak matched the longest in franchise history, and the Pistons started the year with a 15-2 record, equaling their best start since the 2005-06 season.

3. Charlotte Hornets (9 Games)

January 22, 2026 – February 7, 2026. The Charlotte Hornets experienced a significant turnaround with a nine-game win streak, tying their second-longest franchise mark and representing their longest single-season streak since the 1997-98 season. During a 126-119 win over the Atlanta Hawks on February 7, rookie Kon Knueppel set a new NBA record with his 14th game of the season with at least five 3-point makes, surpassing Saddiq Bey for the most such games by a rookie in NBA history. The Hornets’ streak was ultimately broken by the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on February 9.

3. Toronto Raptors (9 Games)

November 11, 2025 – November 26, 2025. Led by All-Stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, the Toronto Raptors enjoyed a nine-game win streak in November, marking the fifth time in franchise history they’ve achieved a streak of nine or more wins. The Raptors had their best start through 19 games since the 2019-20 season. In a 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on November 26, 2025, Ingram secured the victory with a clutch midrange jumper and became the second-fastest player in Raptors franchise history to reach 400 points, accomplishing the feat in just 19 games.

3. San Antonio Spurs (9 Games)

February 1, 2026 – February 23, 2026. The San Antonio Spurs continued their impressive form into February, extending their win streak to nine games, halting the Detroit Pistons’ own post All-Star break surge, snapping the Pistons five-game win-streak. This marked the second time this season the Spurs had a win streak of eight or more games. During this stretch, the Spurs also achieved a notable milestone, scoring 120+ points in six consecutive games for the first time in over 40 years. In a 139-122 win over the Sacramento Kings on February 21, Victor Wembanyama delivered a standout performance with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and four blocks. Throughout the nine-game streak, Wembanyama tallied 224 points and 31 blocks.

Notably, since 2000, only Shaquille O’Neal in 2000 has recorded 200+ points and 30+ blocks in a nine-game win streak.

Other Notable Streaks

• New York Knicks: 8-game win-streak (Jan. 21, 2026 – Feb. 4, 2026)
• San Antonio Spurs: 8-game win-streak (Dec. 8, 2025 – Dec. 25, 2025)
• Oklahoma City Thunder: 8-game win-streak (Oct. 21, 2025 – Nov. 4, 2025)
• Cleveland Cavaliers: 7-game win-streak (Feb. 1, 2026 – Feb. 20, 2026)
• Los Angeles Lakers: 7-game win-streak (Nov. 14, 2025 – Nov. 30, 2025)
• Denver Nuggets: 7-game win-streak (Nov. 3, 2025 – Nov. 15, 2025)

The 2025-26 NBA season has already delivered several compelling narratives centered around team success and individual brilliance. As the season progresses, it will be compelling to see which teams can sustain their momentum and build upon these impressive win streaks.