The NBA’s Biggest Blowouts of the Season

From the Milwaukee Bucks drubbing of the Miami Heat to the Los Angeles Lakers taking down the Golden State Warriors these are the NBA’s biggest blowouts of the season thus far.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 50-point loss to the Los Angeles Lakers

On January 11th, the Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a 50-point blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers It was the Cavs’ worst loss of the season, and the second time they had lost by 50 points or more. The Lakers’ victory marked their sixth straight win, and they would go on to win eight of their next nine games.

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 46-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 46-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday was the biggest blowout of the NBA season The Sixers were beaten by an astounding 31 points in the first half, and they never really had a chance in the game.

The loss was so bad that it even caused Sixers Head Coach Brett Brown to apologize to the team’s fans after the game. “I’m sorry for the way that we performed,” Brown said. “I take responsibility for it.”

The Sixers will have a chance to Bounce Back from this tough loss when they take on the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

The Brooklyn Nets’ 45-point loss to the Toronto Raptors

On December 8th, 2018, the Brooklyn Nets lost to the Toronto Raptors by a score of 132-87. This was the biggest blowout in the NBA this season The Nets were never really in the game, as they trailed by double digits for most of the night.

This was a humiliating loss for the Nets, who have now lost 8 out of their last 10 games. Their record now stands at 7-18, which is second worst in the Eastern Conference The Nets will have to turn things around quickly if they want to make the playoffs this season.

The Dallas Mavericks’ 42-point loss to the Houston Rockets

On November 14th, the Dallas Mavericks were on the receiving end of one of the worst blowouts in NBA history losing to the Houston Rockets by a whopping 42 points. It was a humiliating defeat for a Mavericks team that had aspirations of contending for a title this season. The loss was made even more embarrassing by the fact that it came at the hands of their in-state rivals, who are currently one of the best teams in the Western Conference

This wasn’t just some random early-season game either; it was a nationally televised contest that was supposed to be a showcase for the Mavericks. Instead, they ended up getting embarrassed in front of a national audience.

The 42-point margin of defeat is the second-worst in franchise history, and it’s also the worst loss suffered by any team this season. It’s safe to say that this is not the way Dallas wanted to start their season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 41-point loss to the Golden State Warriors

On January 25, 2015, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Golden State Warriors by a score of 125-84, resulting in a 41-point blowout. This was the biggest margin of victory for any team in the NBA during the 2014-2015 season.

The Timberwolves were led by Andrew Wiggins who scored 17 points on 7-of-17 shooting from the field. The Warriors were paced by Stephen Curry who had 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 4-of-6 from three-point range Klay Thompson also chipped in 21 points for the Warriors.

This game was significant not only because it was a blowout, but also because it showed how far apart these two teams were in terms of talent. The Warriors would go on to win the NBA Championship that season, while the Timberwolves would finish with the Worst Record in the league.

The Sacramento Kings’ 39-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers

On December 21st, 2016, the Sacramento Kings were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 113-74. This 39-point margin of defeat is the largest in the NBA this season. The Kings were never really in the game, as they trailed by double digits for most of the night. Sacramento made just 27 of their 86 shot attempts, while giving up 31 points off of turnovers. It was a complete victory for the Clippers, who moved to 21-9 on the season with the win.

The Orlando Magic’s 38-point loss to the Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic’s 38-point loss to the Boston Celtics on November 27, 2018, was the biggest blowout of the season. The Magic were down by as many as 41 points in the game, and the final score was 133-95. It was a humiliating loss for a team that had made the playoffs just two years ago.

This is not the first time that the Celtics have blown out the Magic. In fact, the Celtics have had some of the biggest blowouts in NBA history against the Magic. On December 23, 2015, the Celtics beat the Magic by 57 points, which is still the second-largest margin of victory in an NBA game

The Magic are not the only team to have been on the receiving end of a blowout this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers have also been blown out several times, including a 43-point loss to the Indiana Pacers on November 5, 2018.

While blowouts can be frustrating for fans and players alike, they are also a part of basketball. And sometimes, they can even be fun to watch.

The Charlotte Hornets’ 37-point loss to the Indiana Pacers

On December 21st, 2016, the Charlotte Hornets were absolutely trounced by the Indiana Pacers losing by a whopping 37 points. It was the biggest blowout loss of the season for the Hornets, and one of the biggest in recent memory. The game was so one-sided that Hornets’ coach Steve Clifford pulled his starters in the 4th quarter, sending a clear message that he was not happy with their performance.

The loss was a tough pill to swallow for Hornets’ fans, but it was just one game in what has otherwise been a successful season The team has bounced back from this loss and is currently riding a five-game Winning Streak

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 36-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 129-93, giving the Spurs a 36-point victory. This is the largest margin of victory for any team in the NBA this season. The Pelicans were without Zion Williamson who is sidelined with a Knee Injury and starting point guard Lonzo Ball who was out with an ankle injury. The Spurs took advantage of the Pelicans’ depleted roster, jumping out to a 71-50 halftime lead and never looking back. San Antonio’s Demar Derozan led all scorers with 27 points, while Derrick White added 21 points off the bench. The Pelicans were led by Jrue Holiday’s 17 points. With the win, the Spurs improved to 32-29 on the season, while the Pelicans fell to 25-36.

The Utah Jazz’s 35-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Utah Jazz’s 35-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 23 was the NBA’s biggest blowout of the season. The Jazz were simply outclassed by the Thunder, who improved to 24-5 with the win. It was a tough loss for the Jazz, who dropped to 14-16 on the season.