The Oklahoma City Thunder just got dealt the biggest beatdown in NBA history. Playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Kenrich Williams, and Derrick Favors, the Thunder fell to the Memphis Grizzlies by 73 points in a 152-79 affair.

Thunder veteran Mike Muscala, the longest active player on the court by far, spoke out on the loss after the game. Rather than hang their heads after the loss, he wants his club to embrace it and learn what they can.

Via Thunder beat reporter Brandon Rahbar:

“It's on us [veteran] players to be vocal, to set more of an example and to hold guys accountable.” Muscala said they shouldn't throw the film away. “Let's all watch it.”

Ty Jerome, who in his third year was already one of the most experienced players on the roster, urged the team to come together after the shared crisis.

“We were embarrassed out there for sure,” said the Thunder guard. “We have to stick together, not point fingers, not jump ship. We'll be OK.”

Jerome famously was on the top-ranked Virginia team in 2018 that was upset by the 16th seed UMBC, the first 1-16 upset in NCAA history. He knows a thing or two about being on the wrong side of infamy.

While the Thunder's lopsided loss will dominate the news cycle for the time being, it won't last too much longer than anything else. The team still remains with a bright future, and they'll be sure to be out to prove that in the coming games.