The Boston Celtics stormed out to a 37-20 lead over the Dallas Mavericks after the first quarter of Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals.
The 17-point advantage marked the largest advantage after a quarter of play in NBA Finals history.
Boston cruised to a 107-89 win. Though impressive, the lopsided outcome fell short of being one of the biggest blowouts in the history of the NBA Finals.
Here are the top five biggest blowouts in NBA Finals history.
1. 1998 NBA Finals: Bulls def. Jazz 96-54 in Game 3
The Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, held the Utah Jazz to 30% (21-70) shooting from the field, including 11.