Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 10, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) AP

The Thunder enter the second round as NBA title favorites with +135 odds at Bet365. They're also the heavy Western Conference favorites at -225. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves and seventh-seeded Warriors are squaring off in the West's other second-round matchup after Golden State's Game 7 win on Sunday.

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