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Oklahoma City Thunder Dominates Memphis Grizzlies in Record-Breaking Playoff Victory

The Thunder rout the Grizzlies 131-80, marking the largest Game 1 playoff margin in NBA history.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1 of their playoff series, setting a record for the largest margin of victory in a Game 1. Key players included Jalen Williams with 20 points and Chet Holmgren with a double-double. The Thunder demonstrated their prowess with balanced scoring and strong defense, while Memphis struggled significantly, marking their first playoff game under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo. The Thunder, with a standout regular season, look poised for a deep playoff run despite their inexperience in postseason situations.

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The Thunder led by as many as 56 points during the game.

Aaron Wiggins led all scorers with 21 points, Jalen Williams had 20 points with a +44 plus-minus, and Chet Holmgren recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds.

The victory gave Oklahoma City a 1-0 lead in the series, showcasing their defensive prowess and raising questions about Memphis's ability to compete in the series.

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