NBA History: 5 Biggest wins in the last 10 years

#1 Charlotte Hornets beat Memphis Grizzlies 140-79 (22 March 2018): 61-point win

Kemba Walker scored 46 points in this game

The biggest win in the last 10 years comes from the Charlotte Hornets. The win occurred in the 2017-18 season and the Hornets' star player shined. The Hornets pulled off the large win as their season started winding down. Charlotte may not have made the playoffs that year (with a record of 36-46), but their win gave them something to feel proud about.

On March 22, 2018, the Hornets hosted the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies struggled throughout the season as they were 19-53 going into this game. Memphis finished the season 22-60 and earned the No.4 pick of the 2018 draft. Before getting the fourth pick (and finishing 22-60), the Grizzlies suffered a huge loss.

In this game, the Hornets beat the Grizzlies 140-79. This means the Hornets beat the Grizzlies by a whopping 61 points. Memphis not only had a bad game, but the Hornets played that much better.

Kemba Walker, the star point guard of the Hornets, finished the game with 46 points. He shot 13-of-18 from the field for 72 percent and 10-of-14 from 3-point range for 71 percent. Walker was on fire and played a significant role in Charlotte's win. But Walker also had a bit of help.

Besides Walker, the Hornets had five other players in double figures. Marvin Williams had Dwayne Bacon had 15 points each as Williams started and Bacon came off the bench. Both players contributed to the team as Walker was in the zone. The other players to score in double figures were Frank Kaminsky, Jeremy Lamb, and Willy Hernangomez. Kaminsky had 14 points off the bench, Lamb had 12, and Hernangomez had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. So, the Hornets had balanced scoring.

The leading scorer for the Grizzlies was Wayne Selden. Selden scored 18 points and was one of three players to score in double figures. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 39 percent from the field and 22 percent from deep. The Hornets shot 55 percent and 48 percent in the same categories.

The Grizzlies struggled in this game, and the Hornets took advantage. They went on to win by a significant margin and went on to win their next two games. Now, they have the biggest win in the past 10 years.