2008: Boston Celtics
The team’s last 17 games were just as strong as their first 65 as they finished 14-3 after a 52-13 start. However, their playoff run was anything but smooth, going to the limit in the first two series before winning in six in both the semifinals and finals. Their 10 playoff losses was the most of any champion on this list. They virtually matched their 33-6 beginning by losing just 10 of their last 43 clashes.
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