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How many teams have started an NBA season 9-0 like the Cavs? And which ones won a championship?

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs are in historic territory, 9-0 for the first time in franchise history, breaking the previous best of 8-0 set in 1976-77.

Cleveland joins a prestigious group of only six NBA teams since 2000-01 to open with nine consecutive wins. But while this early success is significant on its own, it also hints at something potentially bigger — a season that could set the Cavs apart from other teams with similar hot starts.

Overall, 20 other teams have started a season 9-0 in NBA history. Here’s how they have fared, and why the Cavs have an opportunity to redefine what this historic start could mean.