The New York Knicks are the 13th team in NBA history to have at least a 9 game winning streak in a single postseason. 7 went on the win the championship.
| Franchise | Year | Streak Length | Record | First | Last | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Golden State Warriors | ‘16⁄17 | 15 | 15-0 | Apr 16, 2017 | Jun 7, 2017 |
| 2. | San Antonio Spurs | ‘98⁄99 | 12 | 12-0 | May 13, 1999 | Jun 18, 1999 |
| 3. | Los Angeles Lakers | ‘00/01 | 11 | 11-0 | Apr 22, 2001 | May 27, 2001 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | ‘88⁄89 | 11 | 11-0 | Apr 27, 1989 | May 28, 1989 | |
| 5. | Boston Celtics | ‘23⁄24 | 10 | 10-0 | May 11, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | ‘16⁄17 | 10 | 10-0 | Apr 15, 2017 | May 19, 2017 | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | ‘15⁄16 | 10 | 10-0 | Apr 17, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | |
| San Antonio Spurs | ‘11⁄12 | 10 | 10-0 | Apr 29, 2012 | May 29, 2012 | |
| New Jersey Nets | ‘02/03 | 10 | 10-0 | Apr 29, 2003 | May 24, 2003 | |
| 10. | New York Knicks | ‘25⁄26 | 9 | 9-0 | Apr 25, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Phoenix Suns | ‘20⁄21 | 9 | 9-0 | May 30, 2021 | Jun 22, 2021 | |
| Chicago Bulls | ‘95⁄96 | 9 | 9-0 | May 12, 1996 | Jun 9, 1996 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | ‘81⁄82 | 9 | 9-0 | Apr 27, 1982 | May 27, 1982 |
2017 Warriors: Swept all the way through until Game 4 of the Finals, then won the championship in 5
1999 Spurs: Lost Game 2 of the first round (Best of 3), then swept up to Game 3 of the Finals vs the Knicks before finishing out the series in 5
2001 Lakers: Swept through the conference (Best of 3), lost Game 1 to the Sixers in OT, then closed the series
1989 Lakers: Swept the first round (Best of 3), second round, and Conference Finals just to get swept by the Pistons in the Finals
2024 Celtics: Lost Game 2 of the first round, Lost Game 2 of the second round, then swept the Conference Finals, lost Game 4 of the Finals, and closed out in 5
2017 Cavaliers: Swept the first two rounds, lost Game 3 of the ECF, then only won Game 4 of the Finals
2016 Cavaliers: Swept the first two rounds, then lost 3 and 4 in Toronto. 3-1 comeback in the Finals to win the championship
2012 Spurs: Swept the first and second round, then won first to of the WCF at home before OKC won 4 straight. Only team on this list to not make the Finals.
2003 Nets: Traded 1,2,3 and 4 with the Bucks in the first round, before winning two straight and sweeping their way through the conference. Lost in 6 to the Spurs in the Finals
2026 Knicks: TBD
1996 Bulls: Swept first round (best of 3), dropped Game 3 of Semifinals to Knicks, then swept the ECF and won three straight in the Finals (3-2-3 format) before closing in 6
1982 Lakers: Got a bye in the first round, swept the Semifinals, swept the WCF, before losing Game 2 in the Finals. Eventually won in 6 over Philly.
Edit - Technically New Jersey Nets, not Brooklyn Nets. Updated.