Thunder Rout Grizzlies by 51 in Playoff Opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered a historic 131-80 blowout against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series, marking the largest Game 1 margin and the fifth-largest in postseason history. The Thunder led by as many as 56 points and held a 32-point halftime lead, with Aaron Wiggins scoring 21 points off the bench and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adding 15. Oklahoma City's defense limited Memphis to 34.4% shooting, with only Ja Morant and Marvin Bagley III reaching double figures for the Grizzlies. The Thunder's dominance built on a league-best 68-14 regular season and the highest point differential in NBA history. This emphatic win, despite a relatively quiet night from their star, signals Oklahoma City's championship ambitions. The result puts significant pressure on Memphis to respond in Game 2.