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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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Oklahoma City, which finished the regular-season with a league-best 68-14 record, looked every bit the part of an overall No. 1 seed.
Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, fifth-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history
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The Thunder were the best team in the NBA this season – a franchise-record 68 victories, and they were No. 1 defensively, No. 3 offensively (the only team to finish in the top three in both categories) and No. 1 in net rating, outscoring opponents by 12.7 points per 100 possessions.
Thunder send message in Game 1 annihilation of Grizzlies. OKC is ready to win a title now.
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The 51-point margin was seven points shy of the record and was the largest Game 1 win in NBA playoff history.
Thunder beat Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1, 5th-biggest margin of victory in NBA postseason history
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Updated: Apr 20th, 2025, 6:22 PM ET

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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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