As much as sports fans love a back-and-forth nailbiter, things don't always go that way. The NBA has seen its fair share of dominant performances, resulting in blowouts that stain the losing team's permanent record. During a January 2025 matchup, the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets both set team records. The Clippers won by 59, marking their largest margin of victory ever. Meanwhile, the defeat was the worst in franchise history for the Nets.Where does this game rank in the NBA's largest blowouts of all time?73 points: Memphis Grizzlies def. Oklahoma City Thunder 152-79, Dec. 2, 202168 points: Cleveland Cavaliers def. Miami Heat 148-80, Dec. 17, 199165 points: Indiana Pacers def. Portland Trail Blazers 124-59, Feb. 27, 199863 points: Los Angeles Lakers def. Golden State Warriors 162-99, Mar. 19, 197262 points: Golden State Warriors def. Sacramento Kings 153-91, Nov. 2, 199162 points: Syracuse Nationals def. New York Knicks 162-100, Dec. 25, 1960