Head to head: the '95-'96 Bulls vs. the '15-'16 Warriors

Regardless of the result of Wednesday's game between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies, the debate about who is the greatest NBA team of all time won't conclude.

The Warriors have matched the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls with 72 regular-season wins, but there are still people (most famously former Bulls players) declaring Chicago superior.

Will 73 wins quiet the doubters? Will the case be open until this year's NBA Finals end?

Here's a look at some key statistics from both teams' 72-win seasons. Only the passage of time and fervent online arguments will determine who will be remembered as the greatest ever.

Points per game

'95-'96 Bulls: 105.2 (1st)

'15-'16 Warriors: 114.8 (1st)

Simple, right? With both teams leading the league in scoring in their respective seasons, Golden State's 9.6-point advantage gives them the lead in the debate. And while the two teams' three-point percentages are nearly identical (40.3% for the Bulls and 41.5% for the Warriors), Stephen Curry and his comrades have made nearly as many threes as the Bulls attempted​. Game over? Not exactly, as you'll see in the next statistic.

Points allowed

'95-'96 Bulls: 92.9 (3rd)

'15-'16 Warriors: 104.1 (19th)

While Michael Jordan's offensive prowess made the headlines, it was his work on the defensive end that formed the backbone of the Bulls' dynasty. In 1996, Jordan, Pippen and Dennis Rodman were named first-team NBA all-defensive players. As well, Chicago led the NBA that year in defensive efficiency. As for the Warriors, who currently rank fifth in defensive efficiency, their lone all-defensive player is Draymond Green. So, while both teams can score, the Bulls were more equipped to stop the ball.

Pace factor

'95-'96 Bulls: 91.1 (20th)

'15-'16 Warriors: 99.3 (2nd)

This statistic, according to BasketballReference.com, estimates the number of possessions per game. So, while the Bulls outscored their opponents, the Warriors overwhelm them. Both teams led their leagues in offensive efficiency, but Golden State's style of play would have been a handful for Chicago.

Need a break from the stats? Take a look at a simulated series between these two teams courtesy of NBA 2K:

Longest winning streak

'95-'96 Bulls: 17

'15-'16 Warriors: 24

The Warriors had a historic start to the season, becoming the first team in NBA history to win its first 24 games.  The streak shattered the previous record of 15 consecutive wins to start a season held jointly by the 1993-94 Houston Rockets and the 1948-49 Washington Capitols. The Bulls also put together a lengthy win streak of 17 games, but both teams fell short of the NBA record win streak of 33 games held by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers.

Regulation losses

'95-'96 Bulls: 10

'15-'16 Warriors: 9 (one game remaining in 2015-16 season)

With a win against the injury-plagued Grizzlies, the Warriors would become the record holder for the fewest losses in a single season in NBA history. Despite the incredible accomplishment, the Warriors have shown that they are human this season, losing four times to teams below .500 (Milwaukee, Denver, Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota). Similarly, the Bulls demonstrated how difficult it is to be at your best every night by losing to two .500 teams (Phoenix, Charlotte) and two teams with losing records (Toronto, Denver).

Playoff losses

Bulls: 3

Warriors: TBD

The Bulls dominated the 1995-96 playoffs, posting a 15-3 record en route to winning their fourth of six titles in eight years (1991-1993, 1996-1998). The Warriors' NBA championship last season was the franchise's first in 40 years, but the team posted a 16-5 playoff record on its way to the title last season and is primed for another deep postseason run this year.