With a 110-99 victory in Milwaukee on Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets won their 17th consecutive game, passing the Boston Celtics for the longest winning streak this season.
James Harden led the way with 26 points. He’s averaging 30.1 during the streak, while Houston is outscoring opponents by an average of 12.4 points.
The Rockets, who haven’t lost since Jan. 26 at New Orleans, go for their 18th win in a row tonight in Toronto against the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors.
Here’s a look at the longest winning streaks in Rockets history:
22 games
2007-08 (Jan. 29 – March 18)
Finished 55-27, lost in first round of playoffs
17 games
2017-18 (Jan. 28 – Mar. 9)
15 games
1993-94 (Nov. 5 – Dec. 21)
Finished 58-24, won NBA Finals
15 games
1992-93 (Feb. 13 – March 16)
Finished 55-27, lost in Western Conference semifinals