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Thunder's NBA title odds drop after Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship odds slipped sharply after forward Jalen Williams suffered a fractured fibula and a dislocated left ankle in the 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Oct. 25.

General manager Sam Presti confirmed that Williams and fellow starter Cason Wallace, who has a left‑shoulder labral tear, will both require surgery, and no return timetable was given.

BetFinder’s consensus moved the Thunder’s odds from +238 to +347, dropping their implied win probability from 29.6% to 22.4% – the steepest two‑day decline recorded. The shift pushed the Spurs to the top spot at +290, while the Thunder remain a one‑in‑five shot behind the 76ers at +925.

Despite the injuries, the roster still features two‑time MVP Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and defensive star Chet Holmgren, though Holmgren will miss the Oct. 26 game against Phoenix due to right patellar tendinitis.

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