Thunder match 5th-largest victory margin in NBA history, blowout Blazers by 62 points

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Thursday night in the NBA featured a couple of massive blowouts, highlighted by the matching of the fifth-largest margin of victory in NBA history. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77, a 62-point victory that moved the Thunder into a tie with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the top of the Western Conference. 

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups  looks on during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Jan. 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City. (Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

It was the second-worst loss in the history of the Portland franchise, only eclipsed by a 65-point loss in 1998. 

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"It was almost like a perfect storm, to be honest with you," Portland coach Chauncey Billups said. "Nothing really worked for us."

The biggest blowout in NBA history involved OKC when the Thunder lost by 73 points in 2021. 

Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points to lead OKC, while Josh Giddey finished with 13 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds. 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, handles the ball during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center on Jan. 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City. (Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)

"I thought we cleared a couple hurdles tonight," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "I thought the first one was the start of the game, how ready we were to play and the energy we were able to generate, obviously, with a tough schedule, which is a step forward. It’s mind over matter. And then the other hurdle was