The NBA has seen some unforgettable blowouts, but when it comes to sheer humiliation, the following games stand as the biggest embarrassments in the league’s history. Imagine being on the wrong end of these thundering losses. The NBA is known for its fierce competition, yet these games defy the norm—leaving fans and players in stunned disbelief. The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA on December 2, 2021, with a jaw-dropping 73-point victory, setting a new bar for blowouts that still leaves the basketball world in awe.
How Memphis Grizzlies Shocked the NBA with the Most Humiliating Blowout in History!
Memphis Grizzlies 152, Oklahoma City Thunder 79
On December 2, 2021, the Grizzlies shattered records with a 73-point victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even without their star point guard Ja Morant, Memphis showed no mercy, dominating every aspect of the game. The team set new franchise records, shooting 62.5% from the field and 52.8% from beyond the arc. With nine players hitting double figures, the Thunder, missing key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, could only watch as the Grizzlies cruised to an unstoppable victory. It’s the largest blowout in NBA history, and it’s not even close.
Cleveland Cavaliers 148, Miami Heat 80
On December 17, 1991, the Cavaliers handed the Heat a brutal 68-point defeat. No Cleveland player scored more than 18 points, but the team’s balanced attack dismantled Miami in the second half. The Heat’s offense was inept, scoring a mere 27 points in the final two quarters. The Cavs shot a scorching 57.3%, while the Heat’s key players, including Glen Rice, were all but invisible. This game was a clear reminder that on any given night, anything can happen in the NBA.
Indiana Pacers 124, Portland Trail Blazers 59
On February 27, 1998, the Pacers delivered a jaw-dropping 65-point blowout to the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland couldn’t even break 16 points in a single quarter, while Indiana found success with a balanced attack. Reggie Miller, usually the star of the show, played a supporting role in this game, finishing with just 11 points. Despite the blowout, Portland would finish the season as the sixth seed in the West, proving that even in humiliating losses, teams can sometimes bounce back.
Los Angeles Lakers 162, Golden State Warriors 99
On March 19, 1972, the Lakers handed the Warriors a 63-point loss that has gone down in NBA history. The Warriors entered the game with a solid 49-30 record, but by the end of it, they were just another victim in the Lakers’ rout. With legends like Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, and Pat Riley, the Lakers showed the Warriors what dominance looked like. A late-game surge left Golden State with little more than bruised egos.
Golden State Warriors 153, Sacramento Kings 91
On November 2, 1991, the Golden State Warriors delivered a shocking 62-point blowout to the Sacramento Kings. In the second game of the season, the Warriors’ offense was too much for Sacramento, as Chris Mullin led the charge with 32 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds. Despite the Kings’ best efforts, they had no answer to the Warriors’ overwhelming performance.
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