Oddsmakers: Warriors remain heavy favorites to capture 2016 NBA title
The deeper we get into the 2015-16 NBA season, the more it becomes apparent that only a handful of teams have a realistic shot at hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy when it's all said and done.
The Golden State Warriors are on pace to topple the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' mark of 72 victories, which keeps them at the head of the pack to repeat as NBA champions. Their historic run has dramatically lowered the odds of several Western Conference teams currently holding playoff spots, including the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies.
Here's a look at the updated championship odds for all 30 teams, including how their probability of a title win has fluctuated in recent months:
2016 NBA Championship Odds
| Team | July 4 Odds | Sept. 28 Odds | Nov. 23 Odds | Feb. 15 Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 5-1 | 9-2 | 7-4 | 10-11 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9-4 | 2-1 | 9-4 | 11-4 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 4-1 | 4-1 | 9-2 | 7-2 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 5-1 | 6-1 | 10-1 | 12-1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 20-1 | 8-1 | 10-1 | 20-1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 40-1 | 50-1 | 30-1 | 20-1 |
| Chicago Bulls | 15-1 | 12-1 | 16-1 | 40-1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 30-1 | 50-1 | 60-1 | 40-1 |
| Boston Celtics | 100-1 | 100-1 | 60-1 | 40-1 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 30-1 | 25-1 | 30-1 | 40-1 |
| Miami Heat | 30-1 | 40-1 | 20-1 | 60-1 |
| Houston Rockets | 20-1 | 20-1 | 40-1 | 200-1 |
| Washington Wizards | 40-1 | 40-1 | 60-1 | 200-1 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 30-1 | 30-1 | 50-1 | 200-1 |
| Utah Jazz | 100-1 | 100-1 | 100-1 | 200-1 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 30-1 | 100-1 | 100-1 | 200-1 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 100-1 | 200-1 | 500-1 | 300-1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 100-1 | 200-1 | 100-1 | 300-1 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 300-1 | 300-1 | 200-1 | 300-1 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 30-1 | 30-1 | 100-1 | 1000-1 |
| New York Knicks | 200-1 | 200-1 | 200-1 | 1000-1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 50-1 | 60-1 | 100-1 | 1000-1 |
| Sacramento Kings | 300-1 | 300-1 | 300-1 | 1000-1 |
| Orlando Magic | 200-1 | 300-1 | 200-1 | 2000-1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 200-1 | 200-1 | 500-1 | 9999-1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 200-1 | 300-1 | 300-1 | 9999-1 |
| Phoenix Suns | 100-1 | 100-1 | 100-1 | N/A |
| Brooklyn Nets | 200-1 | 200-1 | 2000-1 | N/A |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 200-1 | 200-1 | 2000-1 | N/A |
| Phildelphia 76ers | 300-1 | 300-1 | 2000-1 | N/A |
(Odds Courtesy: Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook)