NBA players react as Grizzlies humiliate Thunder by largest margin in NBA history

NBA players have reacted as the Memphis Grizzlies broke the record for the largest victory in NBA history after humiliating the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79.

Thunder who are in the process of a rebuild – were without star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Rookie of the Year contender Josh Giddey away to the Grizzlies in Memphis on Thursday.

The Grizzlies, who were without a star of their own in Ja Morant, showed no mercy as they eclipsed the 1991 Cleveland Cavaliers (68 points) for the largest margin of victory in the league.

Here are some of the heaviest losses in the past years

1st : +73 : Grizzlies 152-79 Thunder, 2021
2st : +68 : Cavs 148-80 Heat, 1991
3rd : +65 : Pacers 124-59 Blazers, 1998
4th : +63 : Lakers 162-99 Warriors, 1972
5th : +62 : Warriors 153-91 Kings, 1991
5th : +62 : Nationals 162-100 Knicks, 1960