Logic dictates Kevin Durant could be an NBA Finals MVP candidate if he returns from his calf injury and leads the Golden State Warriors to three straight wins over the Toronto Raptors after the two-time defending champions fell into a 3-1 hole without him.
The odds in Las Vegas have responded accordingly.
Durant is now listed at +4,000 (bet $100 to win $4,000) odds to win the NBA Finals MVP by Caesars Palace after he was previously at +10,000. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported Durant is questionable to play in Monday's Game 5.