Grizzlies Set NBA Record With 73-Point Win Over Thunder

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) handles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (7) during the first half at FedExForum, in Memphis, Tenn., on Dec. 2, 2021. Justin Ford/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a franchise record for points and the biggest winning margin in NBA history, 152–79 over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.

The previous NBA record for largest margin of victory was 68, by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Miami Heat on Dec. 17, 1991.