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Spurs One Win From Thunder Showdown
13 May
Summary
- Spurs lead series 3-2 after dominant home wins.
- Spurs' NBA Finals odds significantly increased to +340.
- Oklahoma City Thunder remains the Finals favorite.
The San Antonio Spurs are on the cusp of advancing to the Western Conference Finals, needing just one more win to secure a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. San Antonio demonstrated their dominance by overwhelming the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, taking a crucial 3-2 series lead. Historically, teams winning Game 5 in a tied series hold a significant advantage.
This crucial victory has propelled the Spurs' NBA Finals odds to +340, their highest mark this postseason. The Thunder, however, continue to hold the best odds at -170. Despite San Antonio's regular-season success against Oklahoma City, oddsmakers anticipate a conference finals meeting, favoring the Spurs heavily in their current series.
Even with Game 6 scheduled in Minnesota, the Spurs are favored by 4.5 points on the road. Their strong playoff metrics, including first in defensive rating, underscore their contender status. The New York Knicks, also vying for the championship, trail behind both the Spurs and Thunder in Finals odds.
The Spurs have maintained an impressive playoff run, losing only three games, two of which involved Victor Wembanyama's second-half absence. While the Timberwolves could force a Game 7, the Spurs are expected to be strong favorites in any subsequent matchups.
