What are the biggest blowouts in NBA history?

As much as sports fans love a back-and-forth nailbiter, things don't always go that way. The NBA has seen its fair share of dominant performances, resulting in blowouts that stain the losing team's permanent record. During a January 2025 matchup, the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets both set team records. The Clippers won by 59, marking their largest margin of victory ever. Meanwhile, the defeat was the worst in franchise history for the Nets.

Where does this game rank in the NBA's largest blowouts of all time?

• 73 points: Memphis Grizzlies def. Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79, Dec. 2, 2021


• 68 points: Cleveland Cavaliers def. Miami Heat 148-80, Dec. 17, 1991


• 65 points: Indiana Pacers def. Portland Trail Blazers 124-59, Feb. 27, 1998


• 63 points: Los Angeles Lakers def. Golden State Warriors 162-99, Mar. 19, 1972


• 62 points: Golden State Warriors def. Sacramento Kings 153-91, Nov. 2, 1991


• 62 points: Syracuse Nationals def. New York Knicks 162-100, Dec. 25, 1960

• 62 points: Oklahoma City Thunder def. Portland Trail Blazers 139-77, Jan. 11, 2024


• 61 points: Charlotte Hornets def. Memphis Grizzlies 140-79, Mar. 22, 2018


• 60 points: Miami Heat def. Portland Trail Blazers 142-82, Mar. 29, 2024


• 59 points: Milwaukee Bucks def. Detroit Pistons143-84, Dec. 26, 1978


• 59 points: Golden State Warriors def. Indiana Pacers 150-91, Mar. 19, 1977


• 59 points: LA Clippers def. Brooklyn Nets 126-67, Jan. 15, 2025

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