Championship and conference championship odds

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder led his team by a monumental margin in Game 1, capping off a strong start as NBA favorites against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder join the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets as heavy underdogs heading into the series after their decisive victory in Game 1. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics, seeded first in the East, remain contenders with a decisive win over the Orlando Magic to kickstart their push for an NBA title. MVP favorites include Jayson Tatum of the Celtics, who missed Game 2 but remains a strong contender alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder.