Sources
 | This article about a basketball team in Nevada is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
| Las Vegas Silver Streaks | |
|---|---|
| League | World Basketball League |
| History | Las Vegas Silver Streaks 1988–1990 Nashville Stars 1991–1992 |
| Arena | Thomas & Mack Center |
| Capacity | 17,923 |
| General manager | Fred Kuenzi (1988) |
| Ownership | Bill Yuill and World Basketball League (1988–1989) Rick Kulis (40%) and World Basketball League (60%) (1990–1991) |
| Championships | 1 1988 |
The Las Vegas Silver Streaks were a professional basketball franchise based in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1988-1990. The team played its inaugural seasons in the World Basketball League before folding. The Silver Streaks won the first World Basketball League championship in 1988, defeating the Chicago Express 102-95 in the title game. They were one of only three teams to ever win a WBL championship. Creation of a league franchise team for Las Vegas, NV was facilitated by former Oakland A's executive Fred Kuenzi. He stayed on and served as a General Manager and promotions director for season 1.
The Silver Streaks played its home games at the Thomas & Mack Center. Former UNLV stars Freddie Banks, Anthony Jones and Mark Wade played for the club.
Prior to the 1991 season, the Silver Steaks relocated to Nashville, Tennessee and became the Nashville Stars.
| Season | GP | W | L | Pct. | GB | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 54 | 32 | 22 | .593 | – | 2nd WBL | Won WBL Semi Finals 105–103 Vs Youngstown Pride, Won WBL Championship 102–95 Vs Chicago Express |
| 1989 | 44 | 26 | 18 | .591 | 5 | 4th WBL | Lost WBL Semi Finals 2–1 Vs Calgary 88's |
| 1990 | 46 | 32 | 14 | .696 | 6 | 2nd WBL | Won WBL First Round 2–0 Vs Saskatchewan Storm, Lost WBL Semi Finals 2–1 Vs Calgary 88's |
| Totals | 144 | 90 | 54 | .625 | – | – | Playoff record 6–4 |
| | This article about a basketball team in Nevada is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |