2025-26 NBA Imperialism Map
Charlotte Hornets ended on top, led 45 of 209 days
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Territory Changes
Team Territory Control
This table shows all teams sorted by the number of territories they control.
Final standings: the Boston Celtics finished on top with 18 of 18 territories (100.0%).
| Team | Territories Controlled |
|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | 18 (100.0%) |
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Data sources: Game data from Sports Reference; venue data from VenueStats .
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The standout territory feats of the season.
Team Directory
Each team's season at a glance — days spent leading the map, largest empire, territory conquered, and the rise-and-fall sparkline. Sorted by who dominated.
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NBA seasons of the 2020s
2024-25 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Oklahoma City Thunder
Led the most days: Indiana Pacers (36 of 214)
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2023-24 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Philadelphia 76ers (32 of 208)
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2022-23 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Denver Nuggets
Led the most days: Memphis Grizzlies (39 of 212)
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2021-22 NBA Imperialism Map
Sacramento Kings ended on top, led 49 of 213 days
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2020-21 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Milwaukee Bucks
Led the most days: Phoenix Suns (43 of 191)
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2019-20 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Lakers
Led the most days: Boston Celtics (25 of 176)
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2018-19 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Toronto Raptors
Led the most days: Milwaukee Bucks (28 of 213)
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2017-18 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Golden State Warriors
Led the most days: Utah Jazz (30 of 212)
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2016-17 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Golden State Warriors
Led the most days: Miami Heat (27 of 204)
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2015-16 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Cleveland Cavaliers
Led the most days: Golden State Warriors (96 of 210)
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2014-15 NBA Imperialism Map
Golden State Warriors ended on top, led 65 of 205 days
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2013-14 NBA Imperialism Map
San Antonio Spurs ended on top, led 61 of 207 days
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2012-13 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Miami Heat
Led the most days: Oklahoma City Thunder (30 of 208)
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2011-12 NBA Imperialism Map
Miami Heat ended on top, led 37 of 166 days
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2010-11 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Dallas Mavericks
Led the most days: Chicago Bulls (29 of 206)
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2009-10 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Lakers
Led the most days: Cleveland Cavaliers (50 of 209)
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2008-09 NBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Lakers ended on top, led 55 of 208 days
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2007-08 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Detroit Pistons (37 of 209)
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2006-07 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: San Antonio Spurs
Led the most days: Utah Jazz (41 of 206)
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2005-06 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Miami Heat
Led the most days: New Jersey Nets (45 of 211)
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2004-05 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: San Antonio Spurs
Led the most days: Seattle SuperSonics (34 of 210)
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2003-04 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Pistons
Led the most days: San Antonio Spurs (53 of 213)
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2002-03 NBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Clippers ended on top, led 45 of 208 days
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2001-02 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Lakers
Led the most days: San Antonio Spurs (28 of 205)
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2000-01 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Lakers
Led the most days: Charlotte Hornets (32 of 209)
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1999-00 NBA Imperialism Map
Denver Nuggets ended on top, led 49 of 208 days
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1998-99 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: San Antonio Spurs
Led the most days: Indiana Pacers (39 of 124)
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1997-98 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Bulls
Led the most days: Los Angeles Lakers (24 of 202)
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1996-97 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Bulls
Led the most days: Utah Jazz (45 of 205)
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1995-96 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Bulls
Led the most days: Orlando Magic (51 of 202)
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1994-95 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Houston Rockets
Led the most days: San Antonio Spurs (47 of 203)
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1993-94 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Houston Rockets
Led the most days: New York Knicks (36 of 204)
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1992-93 NBA Imperialism Map
Minnesota Timberwolves ended on top, led 42 of 200 days
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1991-92 NBA Imperialism Map
Chicago Bulls ended on top, led 35 of 202 days
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1990-91 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Chicago Bulls
Led the most days: Utah Jazz (32 of 196)
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1989-90 NBA Imperialism Map
Detroit Pistons ended on top, led 30 of 199 days
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1988-89 NBA Imperialism Map
Miami Heat ended on top, led 40 of 189 days
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1987-88 NBA Imperialism Map
New Jersey Nets ended on top, led 48 of 204 days
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1986-87 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Lakers
Led the most days: Atlanta Hawks (33 of 193)
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1985-86 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Houston Rockets (39 of 193)
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1984-85 NBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Lakers ended on top, led 50 of 193 days
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1983-84 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Milwaukee Bucks (62 of 191)
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1982-83 NBA Imperialism Map
Philadelphia 76ers ended on top, led 37 of 176 days
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1981-82 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Lakers
Led the most days: Washington Bullets (26 of 176)
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1980-81 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Philadelphia 76ers (32 of 181)
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1979-80 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Los Angeles Lakers
Led the most days: Atlanta Hawks (30 of 176)
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1978-79 NBA Imperialism Map
San Diego Clippers ended on top, led 44 of 183 days
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1977-78 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Washington Bullets
Led the most days: Denver Nuggets (31 of 186)
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1976-77 NBA Imperialism Map
Indiana Pacers ended on top, led 52 of 181 days
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1975-76 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 42 of 184 days
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1974-75 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Golden State Warriors
Led the most days: Houston Rockets (37 of 181)
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1973-74 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Seattle SuperSonics
Led the most days: Milwaukee Bucks (35 of 176)
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1972-73 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Knicks
Led the most days: Boston Celtics (51 of 175)
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1971-72 NBA Imperialism Map
Los Angeles Lakers ended on top, led 67 of 170 days
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1970-71 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 45 of 169 days
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1969-70 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: New York Knicks
Led the most days: Atlanta Hawks (32 of 177)
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1968-69 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Los Angeles Lakers (43 of 179)
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1967-68 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 45 of 171 days
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1966-67 NBA Imperialism Map
Philadelphia 76ers ended on top, led 57 of 165 days
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1965-66 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 40 of 162 days
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1964-65 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 59 of 157 days
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1963-64 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Baltimore Bullets
Led the most days: Cincinnati Royals (48 of 155)
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1962-63 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Los Angeles Lakers (33 of 156)
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1961-62 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 72 of 148 days
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1960-61 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 52 of 150 days
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1959-60 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 65 of 133 days
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1958-59 NBA Imperialism Map
Boston Celtics ended on top, led 41 of 134 days
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1957-58 NBA Imperialism Map
St. Louis Hawks ended on top, led 28 of 132 days
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1956-57 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Boston Celtics
Led the most days: Minneapolis Lakers (21 of 123)
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1955-56 NBA Imperialism Map
Philadelphia Warriors ended on top, led 28 of 127 days
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1954-55 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Syracuse Nationals
Led the most days: Fort Wayne Pistons (28 of 124)
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1953-54 NBA Imperialism Map
Milwaukee Hawks ended on top, led 23 of 133 days
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1952-53 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minneapolis Lakers
Led the most days: Boston Celtics (31 of 139)
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1951-52 NBA Imperialism Map
Minneapolis Lakers ended on top, led 44 of 146 days
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1950-51 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Rochester Royals
Led the most days: Minneapolis Lakers (39 of 134)
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1949-50 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minneapolis Lakers
Led the most days: New York Knicks (28 of 157)
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1948-49 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Minneapolis Lakers
Led the most days: Rochester Royals (51 of 138)
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1947-48 NBA Imperialism Map
Baltimore Bullets ended on top, led 32 of 120 days
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1946-47 NBA Imperialism Map
Ended on top: Detroit Falcons
Led the most days: Washington Capitols (50 of 157)
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