76ers lose 26th straight game, match longest losing streak in NBA history
The 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers are no longer in a class of their own. They've got good company.
The Philadelphia 76ers tied the 2010-11 Cavaliers' record for the longest losing streak in NBA history with an expected 120-98 loss against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night,
76ers: lost 26 straight games, tied with 2010-11 Cavaliers for longest single-season losing streak in NBA history
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 28, 2014
Oh, and if that wasn't bad enough ...
76ers: 26 straight losses also ties longest all-time streak in the four major pro sports
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 28, 2014
Philadelphia's last win came against the Boston Celtics on Jan. 29, and in order to avoid breaking the record with a 27th straight loss, the 76ers will need a miracle win against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.
Is it a coincidence that this streak is taking place during a season that's preceding a loaded draft? We think not.
Congratulations, 76ers! You’ve just tied an NBA record with 26 consecutive losses. http://t.co/ItoejnlEmy pic.twitter.com/0h6wwCUkQo
— SB Nation NBA (@SBNationNBA) March 28, 2014