On This Day (Jan. 7)

Notable events from NBA history that occurred on January 7.

Lakers Record Run

On this day in 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-90 in what would turn out to be the final game of their NBA-record 33-game winning streak. It’s still the longest winning streak in NBA history:

• 33 — Los Angeles Lakers (Nov. 5, 1971–Jan. 7, 1972)

• 28 — Golden State Warriors (April 9, 2015–Dec. 11, 2015)

• 27 — Miami Heat (Feb. 3, 2013–March 25, 2013)

• 22 — Houston Rockets (Jan. 29, 2008–March 16, 2008)

• 20 — Washington Capitols (March 13, 1948–Dec. 4, 1948)

• 20 — Milwaukee Bucks (Feb. 6, 1971–March 8, 1971)

The Lakers average margin of victory during the streak was 16.0 PPG, with 23 of the 33 wins coming by double figures.