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OKC remain favorites for Western Conference champs

January 14, 2026 11:47 AM

Jay Croucher explains why the Oklahoma City Thunder remain heavy favorites to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals despite some inconsistent performances over the past few weeks.

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