The OKC Thunder pulled off a historic comeback during a Game 3 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.
OKC erased a 29-point deficit to secure a 114-108 victory and a 3-0 lead in the first-round series. It tied for the second-largest comeback in NBA playoff history.
The record is held by the Los Angeles Clippers. They completed a 31-point comeback in a 135-131 win over the Golden State Warriors on April 15, 2019.
Here’s a look at the largest comeback wins in NBA playoff history:
What are the largest comeback wins in an NBA playoff game?1. 31 points: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors, 135-131 on April 15, 2019T2. 29 points: OKC Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 114-108 on April 24, 2025T2. 29 points: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Seattle SuperSonics, 97-95 on May 14, 19894. 27 points: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 99-98 on April 29, 2012T5. 26 points: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-95 on April 21, 2022T5. 26 points: Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 109-106 on June 16, 2021T5. 26 points: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, 119-114 on April 20, 2017T5. 26 points: Boston Celtics vs. New Jersey Nets, 94-90 on May 25, 2002T9. 25 points: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz, 131-119 on June 18, 2021T9. 25 points: OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz, 107-99 on April 25, 2018