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Thunder Rally to Reclaim NBA Finals Favorite Status
27 May
Summary
- Thunder are now -145 favorites to win NBA Finals.
- Teams winning Game 5 in a tied series win 82% of the time.
- OKC now trails only Knicks in postseason net rating.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have retaken their status as NBA Finals favorites after securing a crucial Game 5 victory in the Western Conference Finals. Currently holding odds of -145, they are now positioned ahead of the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
Historically, teams that win Game 5 when a best-of-seven series is tied 2-2 boast an impressive 82% success rate in clinching the series. This historical trend strongly favors the Thunder's prospects.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge in Game 5, outplaying the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama. The Thunder's performance has elevated their net rating this postseason, placing them second only to the Knicks.
As repeat champions, the Thunder aim to emulate the Golden State Warriors' back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018.
