How does the team end up with at least 65 wins? 16 out of 22 teams won the championship, 16 Warriors and 18 Rockets failed

In an NBA regular season that ended today, the Thunder defeated the Warriors 126-102. After this battle, the Thunder started the season with 11 wins and 1 loss. The Thunder won 68 games last season, setting the best record in team history. Judging from the current momentum, this young team's record this season is likely to be no worse than last season.

Today, Lao Zhen will take stock of the teams that have won at least 65 games in the regular season since the establishment of the NBA, and their final results that season.

The 76ers in the 1966-67 season

The 76ers had a record of 68 wins and 13 losses this season. In the Eastern Conference finals, they swept the Celtics 4-1, ending the latter's eight consecutive championships. After entering the finals, the 76ers won the championship 4-2.

The Bucks in the 1970-71 season

The Bucks had 66 wins and 16 losses this season. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the team's core, averaged 31.7 points and 16 rebounds per game and was elected MVP. In the finals, the Bucks swept the Baltimore Bullets 4-0.

The Lakers in the 1971-72 season

The Lakers had 69 wins and 13 losses this season. Jerry West ranked second in the MVP voting and Chamberlain ranked third. The team made it all the way to the finals, where they swept the Knicks 4-1 and successfully won the championship.

The Celtics in the 1972-73 season

The Green Army had 68 wins and 14 losses this season, the best record in the league. However, the team ultimately failed to make it to the Eastern Conference finals, losing to the Knicks 3-4. The Knicks won the championship that season.

The 76ers in the 1982-83 season

The 76ers had 65 wins and 17 losses this season. Moses Malone averaged 24.5 points and 15.3 rebounds per game. He was elected MVP and was also selected to the first team and first defense. The team successfully won the championship this season and swept the Lakers 4-0 in the finals.

The Celtics in the 1985-86 season

The Green Army had 67 wins and 15 losses this season. Larry Bird averaged 25.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2 steals per game. He was elected MVP and was selected to the first team. The team successfully won the championship that season and defeated the Rockets 4-2 in the finals.

The Lakers in the 1986-87 season

The Lakers were 65-17 this season. Magic averaged 23.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 12.2 assists per game, winning MVP and first-team honors. The team defeated the Celtics 4-2 in the finals and successfully won the championship.

The Bulls in the 1991-92 season

The Bulls had 67 wins and 15 losses in the 1991-92 season. Jordan averaged 30.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.3 steals per game, won the MVP, and was selected to the first team and first defense. The Bulls went all the way and defeated the Trail Blazers 4-2 in the finals, successfully defending their title.

The Bulls in the 1995-96 season

This was the Bulls' first championship season in their second three-peat season. The Bulls posted an astonishing 72 wins and 10 losses this season. After entering the playoffs, they defeated the Heat, Knicks and Magic one after another, and defeated the SuperSonics 4-2 in the finals to win the championship.

The Bulls in the 1996-97 season

The Bulls had 69 wins and 13 losses this season. In the playoffs, they eliminated the Bullets, Hawks and Heat, and defeated the Jazz 4-2 in the finals.

The Lakers in the 1999-2000 season

The Lakers had 67 wins and 15 losses this season. The team defeated the Pacers 4-2 in the finals, and the OK combination won the first championship.

The Mavericks in the 2006-07 season

The Mavericks had 67 wins and 15 losses this season. Nowitzki averaged 24.6 points, 8.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He was elected MVP and was selected to the first team. However, the team lost to the Warriors 2-4 in the first round and suffered a "black eight".

The Celtics in the 2007-08 season

This was the first season for the Big Three of Pierce, Garnett, and Ray Allen to form a team. The Celtics had 66 wins and 16 losses. After entering the playoffs, two of them eliminated the Hawks and Cavaliers 4-3, and the other two defeated the Pistons and Lakers 4-2, successfully winning the championship.

The Lakers in the 2008-09 season

The Lakers had 65 wins and 17 losses this season. After entering the playoffs, they won the Jazz 4-2, fought the Rockets 4-3 in seven games, defeated the Nuggets 4-2, and finally swept the Magic 4-1 to win the championship.

The Cavaliers in the 2008-09 season

The Cavaliers had 66 wins and 16 losses this season. After the start of the playoffs, they swept the Pistons and Hawks consecutively, but lost to the Magic 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Heat in the 2012-13 season

The Heat had 66 wins and 16 losses this season. They swept the Bucks in the playoffs, swept the Bulls 4-1, defeated the Pacers 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and fought the Spurs in 7 games in the finals, successfully defending their title.

The Warriors in the 2014-15 season

The Warriors 67 wins and 15 losses in the 14-15 season. After entering the playoffs, they successively eliminated the Pelicans, Grizzlies and Rockets, rushed out of the Western Conference, and defeated the Cavaliers 4-2 in the finals, successfully winning the championship.

The Spurs in the 2015-16 season

The Spurs had GDP + double Germany this season, recording 67 wins and 15 losses. The team swept the Grizzlies 4-0 in the first round, but lost to the Thunder 2-4 in the Western Conference semifinals.

The Warriors in the 2015-16 season

The Warriors posted an astonishing 73 wins and 9 losses this season, and overturned the Thunder when they were 1-3 behind in the Western Conference Finals. However, in the Finals, they led 3-1 and were overturned by the Cavaliers and failed to defend the title..

The Warriors in the 2016-17 season

The Warriors had Duku Tangchai this season and recorded 67 wins and 15 losses. They swept the Trail Blazers in the first round, the Jazz in the second round, the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, and the Cavaliers 4-1 in the finals, successfully winning the championship.

The Rockets in the 2017-18 season

The Rockets had 65 wins and 17 losses this season. Harden averaged 30.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game and was elected MVP. However, they ultimately failed to surpass the Universe and lost 3-4 in the Western Conference Finals.

The Thunder in the 2024-25 season

The Thunder had 68 wins and 14 losses last season. They swept the Grizzlies in the first round, defeated the Nuggets 4-3 in the second round, swept the Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, and defeated the Pacers 4-3 in the finals to win the championship.

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