Thunderdogs: OKC not playoff favorites for first time in 33 games - ESPN

It's 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'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.

Since 1990-91

If the line holds, the Thunder will be playoff underdogs for the first time since Game 6 of the 2024 Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks.

The Thunder's 33-game streak is the third-longest since 1990, according to ESPN Research.

The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors own the longest-such streak, having been favored in 36 consecutive playoff games. The Michael Jordan-led Bulls were favored in 34 straight playoff games from 1995-97.

The Thunder were only underdogs in four games this regular season.

The San Antonio-Oklahoma City series is tied 1-1. The Thunder are -150 favorites to win the series at DraftKings Sportsbook, with the Spurs listed at +138.