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Here's the Favorite to Win the 2026 NBA Finals

Here's the Favorite to Win the 2026 NBA Finals

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the best record in the NBA this season and are the favorites to win the 2026 NBA Finals. They will start the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns and have a strong chance to advance through their Western Conference matchups.

Key Facts

  • The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the regular season with a 64-18 record, the best in the league.
  • The Thunder are the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
  • They will face the Phoenix Suns, who are the eighth seed, in the first round.
  • If the Thunder advance, they will play either the Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets next.
  • The Thunder have not had a repeat NBA champion since the Warriors in 2017-2018.
  • Other strong teams mentioned are the Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics.
  • The Boston Celtics are the favorite to win the Eastern Conference and may face the Thunder in the Finals.
  • The Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers in their first-round playoff game.
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