The Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win the NBA title heading into the postseason. Here is the odds breakdown for every series.

Oklahoma City's defense clamps down, Anthony Edwards can't answer and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander perseveres at the foul line in Game 1 of the West Finals.

Chet Holmgren's fourth-quarter slam over Julius Randle, with Jaden McDaniels at his back, was amnesia for any adjustment Holmgren needed.

The frustration was evident heading into the series. It bubbled up even with the Minnesota Timberwolves leading the Oklahoma City Thunder 48-44 at

The Thunder were the best team in the NBA all season for a reason. They harass you physically on both ends of the floor, with relentless defensive ball pressure and a constant attacking of the rim on offense.

With trips to the foul line perhaps limited, our Shai Gilgeous-Alexander props for Game 2 of Timberwolves vs Thunder expect more scoring from deep.

Western Conference finals will be a family affair this season as presumptive NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Nickeil Alexander-Walker,

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards in the fourth quarter during Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on May 20, 2025. / Alonzo Adams / Imagn Images The series opener didn't draw a huge crowd.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals to power the Thunder past the Timberwolves in the first of a back-to-back set. Oklahoma City (46-10) shot a season-best 54% from three (19-of-35), with Chet Holmgren adding 19 points.

The final four is set in the 2025 NBA playoff bracket, and the conference finals are underway. The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder both have 1-0 leads. The Pacers won Game 1 over the New York Knicks in ridiculous fashion on Wednesday night,