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#3 The 2010-11 Miami Heat
The 2010-11 season for the Miami Heat ushered in the start of their "Big Three" era. With the acquisition of LeBron James and Chris Bosh to join their superstar, Dwyane Wade, the Heat had effectively created the next superteam of the modern era.
With all three players at the height of their powers, the Heat were primed to make a championship run. LeBron and Wade emerged as a menacing duo. With Bosh supporting them on the rebounding end and offering valuable scoring, the Heat were title favorites.
Miami started the season slowly but soon found their rhythm, ending the regular-season with a 58-24 record heading into the playoffs. A smooth Eastern Conference run saw the Heat face the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
Dallas, in 2010-11 led by Dirk Nowitzki, had one of the greatest NBA playoff runs of all time. The icing on that run was beating the Miami Heat superteam in six games after being down 2-1 in the NBA Finals.
#4 The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors
The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors were one of the greatest regular-season teams in NBA history. Coming off a championship, the Warriors looked to repeat titles and were in the process of doing so in stunning fashion.
With a regular-season record of 73-9, the best in NBA history, the Warriors looked unbeatable with their trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Curry was named the NBA's first unanimous MVP while also winning the scoring title and making an NBA record- 402 three-pointers in a single season.
Golden State looked invincible coming into the playoffs. The Warriors tore through the first two rounds, winning each series in five games. In the Western Conference Finals, they faced some difficulty against the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. However, they would overcome the Thunder in seven games.
The Warriors faced LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. After taking a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Finals, the Warriors were on track to win their second consecutive NBA title.
In one of the greatest upsets in modern sports history, the Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals in Game Seven. While there have been 13 instances of NBA teams overcoming these odds, this was the only one that has been in the NBA Finals.
#5 The 2012-13 LA Lakers
The 2012-13 was supposed to be a storied season for the LA Lakers. With the acquisition of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, the Lakers starting five consisted of All-Stars Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Metta World Peace.
With one of the most decorated lineups in NBA history, the Lakers were favorites to win the NBA championship in 2013. However, the team looked poised to underperform from the start.
After firing head coach Mike Brown and replacing him with Mike D'Antoni, the Lakers went on to have a 15-21 record, their worst start since the 1993-94 season.
A host of injuries suffered by their star players saw the Lakers suffer in establishing any chemistry. With Kobe Bryant suffering a season-ending achilles tear in the 80th game, the Lakers ended the season with a 45-37 record, squeaking into the playoffs.
With their primary superstar out of the rotation, the Lakers were swept by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs. Dwight Howard was traded the following season itself.
Chemistry issues and injuries took their toll on this Lakers team, but in the overall scheme of things, for all its potential, the 2012-13 LA Lakers were an utter letdown.
