STUCK IN THE STARTING GATE
Longest losing streaks to start a season in NBA history:
18: New Jersey, 2009-10
17: Philadelphia, 2014-15
17: L.A. Clippers, 1998-99
17: Miami, 1988-89
16: L.A. Clippers, 1994-95
15: Philadelphia, 2015-16
15: Philadelphia, 1972-73
15: Cleveland, 1970-71
15: Denver, 1949-50
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