The Biggest Margin of Victory in NBA History: The Most Lopsided Games of All Time

• Score: Memphis Grizzlies 152 - Oklahoma City Thunder 79
• Date: December 2nd, 2021

After the December 2nd matchup between the Grizzlies and Thunder in 2021, a record for the biggest margin of victory in NBA history was set. The Grizzlies blew out the Thunder by 73 points in a game that saw nine of the Grizzlies twelve players score in double digits. What makes it even crazier is the fact that Memphis superstar Ja Morant was sidelined for this game and did not play.

• Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 148 - Miami Heat 80
• Date: December 17th, 1991

The game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat on December 17, 1991 started as a relatively close contest in the first quarter, with Cleveland leading 24-18 at the end of the period. However, things quickly got out of hand in the second quarter as the Cavaliers went on a dominant 75-29 run to take a commanding 99-47 lead at halftime. The second half was essentially a formality, as Cleveland cruised to a 148-80 victory.

• Score: Indiana Pacers 124 - Portland Trail Blazers 59
• Date: February 27, 1998

The 1998 Indiana Pacers were a lethal team, posing Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls its most daunting opponent in the East. Earlier in the season on February 27th, the Pacers defeated the Trail Blazers by 65 points. This was a huge shock to the NBA world, as the Pacers only had 6 more wins than the Trail Blazers, making it a somewhat even matchup on paper. The Pacers finished with eight players scoring in double figures.

• Score: Los Angeles Lakers 162 - Golden State Warriors 99
• Date: March 19th, 1972

On March 19, 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 162-99. The Lakers were led by Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain, who had a dominant performance against his former team. Chamberlain scored 22 points, pulled down 22 rebounds, and dished out 13 assists in just 29 minutes of play. He was joined in the scoring column by five other Lakers players who scored in double figures, including Gail Goodrich (26 points) and Jim McMillian (25 points). The victory was a statement win for the Lakers, who went on to win the NBA championship that season.

• Score: Golden Sate Warriors 153 - Sacramento Kings 91
• Date: November 2nd, 1991

On November 2nd, 1991, the Golden State Warriors beat down the Sacramento Kings by a 62 point margin. Warriors legend Chris Mullin paved the way putting in 32 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. Five other Warriors players scored in double digits with Tyrone Hill, Victor Alexander, and Sarunas Marciulionis all scoring 20+ points.