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Evaluating the Largest NBA Playoff Victory Margins: Thunder vs. Grizzlies
A detailed look at the largest victory margins in NBA playoff history, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder's recent triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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The 2025 NBA Playoffs kicked off last weekend, featuring a series of thrilling matchups. While many games delivered nail-biting finishes, a few were notably one-sided. One such game saw the Oklahoma City Thunder (the top seed in the Western Conference) dominate the Memphis Grizzlies (the eighth seed) with an astonishing 51-point victory. This win raises the question: how does this margin compare to historical playoff records?
Top 10 Largest Margins of Victory in NBA Playoffs
- 58 points: Denver Nuggets 121, New Orleans Hornets 63 (2009)
- 58 points: Minneapolis Lakers 133, Saint Louis Hawks 75 (1956)
- 56 points: Los Angeles Lakers 126, Golden State Warriors 70 (1973)
- 54 points: Chicago Bulls 120, Milwaukee Bucks 66 (2015)
- 51 points: Oklahoma City Thunder 131, Memphis Grizzlies 80 (2025)
- 50 points: Milwaukee Bucks 136, San Francisco Warriors 86 (1971)
- 47 points: Orlando Magic 124, Boston Celtics 77 (1995)
- 47 points: Los Angeles Lakers 135, San Antonio Spurs 88 (1986)
- 45 points: Minnesota Timberwolves 115, Denver Nuggets 70 (2024)
- 44 points: Cleveland Cavaliers 130, Boston Celtics 86 (2017)
- 44 points: Seattle SuperSonics 122, Phoenix Suns 78 (1997)
- 44 points: Los Angeles Lakers 153, Denver Nuggets 109 (1985)
- 44 points: St. Louis Hawks 145, Detroit Pistons 101 (1958)
This analysis underscores the Thunder’s impressive performance, marking one of the largest wins in NBA postseason history.
