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Thunder Rumble To Record Win Over Grizzlies, Celtics Top Magic In NBA Playoff Openers

Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts in the Thunder's 51-point victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their NBA Western Conference playoff opener (Credit: AFP)

The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday, grabbing the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history as reigning champions Boston opened the post-season with a victory over Orlando.

The Thunder's 51-point margin of victory in their Western Conference first-round opener was even more remarkable given that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his statistically worst performance of the season -- managing just 15 points, five assists and three rebounds.

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