In Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday.
Chet Holmgren finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Williams scored 20 points.
With a league-best 68-14 record at the end of the regular season, Oklahoma City appeared to be a strong contender for the title.
Seven points short of the record, the margin was 51 points and the fifth-largest victory margin in NBA postseason history.
Ja Morant only made 6 of 17 shots to score 17 points for Memphis.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored four points on 2-for-13 shooting, averaging just over 22 points during the regular season.
Despite Marvin Bagley III’s 17 points, the Grizzlies’ total shooting percentage was only 34.4%.
Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum finished with 17 points, and the Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday.
