Warriors once again favored to win title following Clippers' injuries
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It didn't take long for the Golden State Warriors to once again emerge as the odds-on favorite to win the 2016 NBA Championship.
After entering the postseason as the betting favorite to win the title, the Warriors saw their odds drop to 9-4 after reigning MVP Steph Curry suffered a MCL sprain in Game 5.
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With Clippers starters Chris Paul and Blake Griffin now likely both out for the remainder of the postseason, the Warriors are once again favorites to hoist their second straight Larry O'Brien trophy this June.
| Team | Odds (April 25) | Odds (April 26) |
|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | 9-4 | 5-4 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 3-2 | 2-1 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 3-1 | 3-1 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 10-1 | 10-1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 40-1 | 30-1 |
| Miami Heat | 50-1 | 60-1 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 50-1 | 60-1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 18-1 | 100-1 |
(courtesy: Jeff Sherman, Las Vegas Superbook)
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