This article has been revised to include details about the Wizards’ most recent victory.

For some teams at the bottom of the NBA standings, losing games has become an unfortunate trend. Last season, the Detroit Pistons made history by tying the all-time record for consecutive losses, finishing with 28. Meanwhile, during the same year, the Washington Wizards set their own franchise record with 16 straight losses. Fast forward to today, and the Wizards seem to be repeating the same mistakes.

After suffering a 137-101 defeat against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, the Wizards have once again tied their franchise record with 16 consecutive losses. Most of these games have not even been close, with only two losses coming by a margin of fewer than 10 points.

This ongoing losing streak is tough to comprehend and has fans around the NBA speculating whether the Wizards will end up making league history for the wrong reasons.

What’s Next for the Wizards?

The Wizards will get a chance to break their losing streak and set a new franchise record when they play against the Denver Nuggets at home on Saturday, December 7. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET, and fans can catch the action on NBA League Pass, YouTube TV, or Fubo.

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What is the NBA’s Record for Most Losses in a Row?

The record for the most consecutive losses in the NBA is 28, held by both the 2023-24 Detroit Pistons and the 2014-16 Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers’ losses occurred over two seasons, which leads some to argue whether it truly counts as a single streak. Regardless, the record remains 28 either way.

There have only been 14 instances of a team experiencing a 20-game losing streak in NBA history. Interestingly, six of these occurrences happened since 2010.

When Did the Wizards Last Win?

The last victory for the Wizards was at home against the Atlanta Hawks on October 30, where they won 133-120. Jordan Poole, Bilal Couilbaly, and Jonas Valanciunas combined to score 73 points, with four other players also contributing double-digit scores. The Wizards shot an impressive 52.8% overall (47-for-89), including 42.1% from beyond the arc (16-for-38). This game was also their second consecutive win against the Hawks, as they had previously defeated them two nights earlier in Atlanta.

This season, the Wizards have achieved a 2-2 record when shooting over 40% from three-point range. There might still be a glimmer of hope.