The season has gotten to the point where the situation is clear.
The first tier, with the Bulls at 52 wins and 7 losses, is the fastest in NBA history to reach 50 wins, surpassing the same number of games winning percentage set by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971-1972 season. It's worth noting that Baylor played the first 9 games for the Lakers that year, resulting in 4 wins and 5 losses.
After 9 games, Baylor retired, and from the first game after his retirement, the Lakers won all of the following 33 games, ultimately achieving a record of 69 wins and 13 losses, and defeating the New York Knicks 4-1 in the finals to win the championship.
For that season, many fans regretted why Baylor didn't retire earlier...
The second tier includes the Lakers at 47 wins and 12 losses, the Magic at 47 wins and 13 losses, the SuperSonics at 47 wins and 13 losses, and the Spurs at 45 wins and 14 losses.
