Fansided · Feb 19
Thunder's championship odds are slipping right before everyone's eyes
Jan 25, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reaches for a loose ball during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesThere are a million and one different reasons to believe that the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder are still most likely to be crowned as the next NBA champion, too. Their recent play just isn't one of those reasons.
Their shooters are frigid, Jalen Williams doesn't look right, and their defense is more stingy than outright soul-snatching.