- The biggest blowout win is by 73 points by Memphis.
- The biggest playoff blowout win is by 58 points by Denver.
- The most recent game on this list was in 2024.
The NBA has seen some lopsided pre-tip NBA lines in its history, as well as blowout victories powered by some high-scoring performances.
Most of these games happened decades ago, but some recent wins by a large margin made this list.
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest blowouts in NBA history.
NBA’s 7 Biggest Blowouts in League History
| Rank | Game | Final Score | Point Differential | Date |
| 1 | Grizzlies vs. Thunder | 152-79 | 73 points | Dec. 2 2021 |
| 2 | Cavaliers vs. Heat | 148-80 | 68 points | Dec. 17, 1991 |
| 3 | Pacers vs. Trail Blazers | 124-59 | 65 points | Feb. 27, 1998 |
| 4 | Lakers vs. Warriors | 162-99 | 63 points | March 19, 1972 |
| 5 | Thunder vs. Trail Blazers | 139-77 | 62 points | Jan. 11, 2024 |
| 6 | Warriors vs. Kings | 153-91 | 62 points | Nov. 2, 1991 |
| 7 | Nationals vs Knicks | 162-100 | 62 points | Dec. 25, 1960 |
73 Points: Grizzlies 152, Thunder 79 — Dec. 2, 2021
The Grizzlies outscored the Thunder by at least 15 points in each quarter, shooting over 62% on the night.
The Memphis Grizzlies hold the largest victory in NBA HISTORY, beating the Thunder by 73 points WITHOUT Ja Morant😂😂#BigMemphis https://t.co/FbCrO435PO pic.twitter.com/tng0dRRldv
— GrizzCompanyMane (@GrzzCmpnyMane) June 15, 2023
Jaren Jackson Jr. led the way with 27 points, as nine Grizzlies players scored in double-digits.
68 Points: Cavaliers 148, Heat 80 — Dec. 27, 1991
The Cavs built a 20-point lead at halftime, then opened up the floodgates even further, outscoring the Heat 75-27 in the second half.
Eight players scored in double figures, with Mark Price and John Battle putting up 18 apiece.
65 Points: Pacers 124, Trail Blazers 59 — Feb. 27, 1998
The Pacers had a 30-point lead at halftime but didn’t stop there. They outscored the Trail Blazers by 24 points in the fourth quarter.
Mark Jackson provided 18 points, as eight Pacers players scored in double-digits.
63 Points: Lakers 162, Warriors 99 — March 19, 1972
The Lakers held a modest 15-point lead at the half but scored over 90 points in the second half to cruise to the victory.
Gail Goodrich led all scorers, including Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West, with 30 points.
62 Points: Thunder 139, Trail Blazers 77 — Jan. 11, 2024
The Thunder had a 12-point lead after one but outscored the Trail Blazers by 50 points in the second and third quarters.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploded for 31 points.
62 Points: Warriors 153, Kings 91 — Nov. 2, 1991
The Warriors scored 48 points in the first quarter, outscoring the Kings by 30 and leading by nearly 50 points at the halftime break.
Chris Mullin went off for 32 points.
62 Points: Nationals 162, Knicks 100 — Dec. 25, 1960
The Nationals scored 39 points each in the first two quarters, then 42 points in each quarter in the second half.
Hal Greer and Dave Gambee led the way with 24 points apiece.
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58 Points: Nuggets 121, Hornets 63 — April 27, 2009
The Nuggets led by 21 points after the first quarter, then outscored the Hornets 60-23 in the second half.
Carmelo Anthony poured in 26 points, as eight Nuggets players scored in double-digits.
58 Points: Lakers 133, Hawks 75 — March 19, 1956
The Lakers dropped 36 points in each of the last three quarters to increasingly create separation from the Hawks.
Slater Martin had 18 points, as each Laker scored in double-digits.
46 Points: Lakers 126, Warriors 70 — April 21, 1973
The Lakers outscored the Warriors 73-36 in the second half after leading by 19 at the half.
Jim McMillan led the way with 28 points, while Chamberlain grabbed 25 rebounds, and West dished out 11 assists.
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