NBA Record: Six Playoff Wins by 20 or More Points
Winning an NBA playoff game by 20 or more points is an impressive accomplishment. Doing so six times during the same postseason demonstrates a team's ability to overwhelm opponents on basketball's biggest stage.
Five teams have recorded six victories by at least 20 points during a single NBA postseason. The record has been achieved by the Utah Jazz, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks, with San Antonio accomplishing the feat twice.
The most recent addition came in 2026, when the San Antonio Spurs matched the record during their run to the NBA Finals. The Spurs also accomplished the feat in 2014, when they won the NBA championship.
Interestingly, only two of the five teams went on to win the NBA title, demonstrating that dominant individual victories do not always translate into a championship.
| Year |
Team |
Wins by 20+ Points |
NBA Champions? |
| 2026 |
San Antonio Spurs |
6 |
No |
| 2019 |
Milwaukee Bucks |
6 |
No |
| 2018 |
Golden State Warriors |
6 |
Yes |
| 2014 |
San Antonio Spurs |
6 |
Yes |
| 1996 |
Utah Jazz |
6 |
No |
Historical Breakdown of the Record Holders
2026 San Antonio Spurs: The Spurs became the fifth team to record six playoff victories by at least 20 points in a single postseason. Led by Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio advanced to the NBA Finals before losing to the New York Knicks in five games. Despite falling short of the championship, the Spurs' six blowout victories demonstrated their ability to dominate opponents during their postseason run.
2019 Milwaukee Bucks: Milwaukee entered the playoffs with the NBA's best regular-season record at 60-22. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks recorded six wins by at least 20 points while advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Their season ended against the eventual champion Toronto Raptors, who won the series in six games.
2018 Golden State Warriors: The Warriors matched the six-win record during their championship run. Led by Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, Golden State defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a four-game sweep to capture its third NBA championship in four seasons.
2014 San Antonio Spurs: San Antonio recorded six playoff victories by at least 20 points on its way to the NBA championship. The Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in five games in the Finals, showcasing an exceptionally balanced offense built around Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard. Their decisive victories helped make the 2014 team one of the most memorable champions of the decade.
1996 Utah Jazz: Utah became the earliest team on this list to accomplish the feat. Led by Karl Malone and John Stockton, the Jazz recorded six playoff victories by 20 or more points before losing to the Seattle SuperSonics in seven games in the Western Conference Finals. The team's success foreshadowed consecutive NBA Finals appearances in 1997 and 1998.
NBA Playoff Blowout Victory Records and Facts
| Category |
Record or Fact |
| Most Wins by 20+ Points in One Postseason |
6 |
| Teams to Reach the Record |
5 postseason teams |
| First Team to Reach the Record |
1996 Utah Jazz |
| Most Recent Team to Reach the Record |
2026 San Antonio Spurs |
| Franchise to Accomplish It Twice |
San Antonio Spurs (2014, 2026) |
| Record Holders That Won the Championship |
2014 Spurs, 2018 Warriors |
| Record Holders That Did Not Win the Championship |
1996 Jazz, 2019 Bucks, 2026 Spurs |
What Counts as a 20-Point Playoff Victory?
A 20-point playoff victory occurs when a team wins a postseason game by a margin of at least 20 points. For example, a 120-100 victory qualifies, while a 119-100 victory does not.
This record counts the number of qualifying wins accumulated during one complete NBA postseason, including the first round, conference semifinals, conference finals and NBA Finals.
The victories do not have to occur consecutively, and teams can qualify regardless of whether they eventually win the NBA championship.
Records are through the 2026 NBA playoffs. Play-in tournament games are not included.
More NBA Playoff History
NBA Playoff Blowout Records FAQ
What is the record for most 20-point wins in a single NBA postseason?
The NBA record listed in this archive is six playoff victories by 20 or more points during one postseason.
Which NBA teams have recorded six 20-point playoff wins?
The 1996 Utah Jazz, 2014 San Antonio Spurs, 2018 Golden State Warriors, 2019 Milwaukee Bucks and 2026 San Antonio Spurs are listed as reaching six victories.
Which team first recorded six 20-point playoff wins in one postseason?
The 1996 Utah Jazz are the earliest team listed in this archive to accomplish the feat.
Has an NBA team recorded six 20-point playoff wins and won the championship?
Yes. The 2014 San Antonio Spurs and 2018 Golden State Warriors both achieved the listed mark and won the NBA championship.
What qualifies as a 20-point playoff victory?
A team must defeat its opponent by at least 20 points in an NBA playoff game. For example, a 120-100 victory qualifies, but a 119-100 victory does not.
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