The Memphis Grizzlies have just claimed the largest win margin in NBA history in their 152-79 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Yes, you did read that right — they won by 73 points. It was a game full of pure, unadulterated basketball ridiculousness. Epic poems and songs will be written about this game. Folks will tell their grandchildren about this game.
Before we go any further, let’s have a moment of silence to match the silence broadcast by Bally Sports to the entire Memphis market for most of the first quarter. Do better, Bally Sports.
Now then, let’s get into it.
In their third consecutive wire-to-wire winning game the Grizzlies have issued what might be the nastiest beatdown in franchise history against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Taking into consideration that the Thunder are currently on a seven-game losing streak and missing several of their best players, this is still a huge win.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and De’Anthony Melton lead the charge, but ultimately the Grizzlies got everyone involved in this victory. Literally, every player who stepped onto the court had at least two points. Memphis had more points in the paint (82) than Oklahoma City scored in total.
One of the most entertaining moments of the game occurred partway through the second quarter when De’Anthony Melton drove through the lane and dunked on Isaiah Roby and Mike Muscala. What makes this all the more hilarious is that Muscala is 6’11”, Roby is 6’8”, and Melton is a towering 6’2”.
The entire fourth quarter was essentially the Grizzlies bench wiping the floor with the Thunder, rinse and repeat.
By The Numbers:
Jaren Jackson Jr. led all scorers with 27 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. If he’s performing on this level once Ja Morant returns, this Grizzlies team is about to be A Problem.
De’Anthony Melton finished the night with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, followed by Santi Aldama with a career-high 18 points and 10 rebounds and his first NBA double-double.
John Konchar closed out with 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals.
Dillon Brooks, Xavier Tillman, Brandon Clarke, and Jarett Culver all had 11 points each.
Tyus Jones put up 10 points, 9 assists, and 2 steals.
Who Got Next?
The Grizzlies will hit the road again, facing off Saturday, December 4th against the Dallas Mavericks. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. CST.
Can Memphis keep up the hot playing and extend their winning streak to four games? Find out Saturday.
