NBA Team Regular Season Records for Losses
Most losses, season
| Value | Entity | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Philadelphia 76ers | 1972-73 | |
| 72 | Philadelphia 76ers | 2015-16 | |
| 71 | Dallas Mavericks | 1992-93 | |
| 71 | Denver Nuggets | 1997-98 |
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