The Memphis Grizzlies have opened the regular season with six consecutive victories, establishing themselves as the league’s final undefeated team as NBA Week 3 gets underway, nba.com reported.
Memphis Grizzlies Open 6-0 Behind Rookie Cameron Boozer
Entering the season just 12 games out of the Play-In Tournament last year, the Grizzlies reached the 6-0 mark following a victory in Portland where rookie forward Cameron Boozer recorded his first career triple-double, nba.com reported. The team is led by a guard averaging 9.7 points per game over his career and a forward who made his NBA debut just 12 days prior.
Historically, a 6-0 start serves as a strong indicator of postseason success. According to league data compiled by nba.com, 20 other teams have begun a season with six straight wins since the league expanded to 30 teams 22 years ago. All 20 of those squads reached the playoffs, with 19 securing a No. 5 seed or higher, 10 claiming the No. 1 seed, 18 winning a playoff series, and four capturing the championship. The only two teams from that group to miss a series win were the 2010-11 New Orleans Hornets and the 2022-23 Milwaukee Bucks.
Kings and Heat Remain Winless to Start Season
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Sacramento Kings remain winless following a loss, the sources reported. Meanwhile, sports-now.com noted that the Miami Heat have stumbled to an 0-4 start.
Frequently Asked Questions About the NBA Season
- How many teams have started 6-0 in the 30-team era?
- Exactly 20 teams began the season with six straight wins prior to the Memphis Grizzlies achieving the feat this year, according to league records.
- What is the historical playoff outcome for 6-0 teams?
- All 20 previous teams that started 6-0 advanced to the postseason, and 18 of them won at least one playoff series, nba.com reported.
- Which team holds the top spot in the current power rankings?
- The Houston Rockets occupy the number one position with a 6-1 record following a 21-point victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.