Former Australian Boomers head coach Brett Brown's Philadelphia 76ers have lost a franchise-record 16th straight game to start the NBA season, losing 110-103 against Dallas on Saturday.

Michael Carter-Williams had a triple-double with 18 points, 16 assists and 10 rebounds for the 76ers, who eclipsed the 1972-73 club that began 0-15 on the way to setting an 82-game NBA record for fewest victories at 9-73.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown. Credit:AP

Philadelphia became the fifth team in league history to open with at least 16 straight losses.

The 76ers will try again for their first win on Monday (Tuesday AEDT) when they host the defending champion Spurs. If they lose to San Antonio, Philadelphia could equal the NBA record for defeats to begin a season on Wednesday at Minnesota and could potentially set an NBA record on Friday at home versus Oklahoma City.