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OKC a playoff underdog for 1st time in 33 games
Key takeaways
- It has been two years and 33 games since the Oklahoma City Thunder have been underdogs in the playoffs, a streak that puts them in line with the Chicago Bulls' dynasty of the 1990s.
- The Thunder haven't been underdogs since Game 6 of the 2024 Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks, but the Spurs were a 1.5-point favorite entering Friday.
- The Spurs entered Friday as a 1.5-point favorite over Oklahoma City.
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It has been two years and 33 games since the Oklahoma City Thunder have been underdogs in the playoffs, a streak that puts them in line with the Chicago Bulls' dynasty of the 1990s.
The Thunder haven't been underdogs since Game 6 of the 2024 Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks, but the Spurs were a 1.5-point favorite entering Friday. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)The Thunder's streak, however, is in jeopardy Friday against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.
The Spurs entered Friday as a 1.5-point favorite over Oklahoma City.
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