In Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on June 16, the Oklahoma City Thunder seized a crucial 3–2 series lead with a 120–109 victory over the Indiana Pacers at a thunderous Paycom Center. The night belonged to Jalen Williams, who erupted for a career-high 40 points—including 11 in the fourth quarter—while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his sensational postseason run with 31 points, 10 assists, and 4 rebounds. The duo anchored a late 10–0 run that shut the door on Indiana’s hopes of stealing the game on the road.
The Thunder came out firing, draining 14 three-pointers—including six from bench contributors like Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace—to establish an early lead. They capitalized on Indiana’s mistakes all night, turning 23 Pacers turnovers into a staggering 32 points. That defensive pressure, combined with OKC’s offensive balance and home crowd energy, proved too much for Indiana Pacers to overcome.
Indiana made a push in the third quarter, clawing back from an 18-point deficit to get within two points. Pascal Siakam led the charge with 28 points, and TJ McConnell added 18, injecting some much-needed fire into the Pacers’ offense. But their rally stalled late, in large part due to the struggles of Tyrese Haliburton, who was clearly hampered by lingering ankle and calf injuries. He went scoreless from the field on 0-for-6 shooting, contributing just 4 points from free throws, and was visibly limited in both mobility and aggression.
Despite a 41-point effort from their bench and moments of gritty fight, the Pacers couldn’t contain OKC’s late-game composure. Williams delivered in crunch time, attacking the rim with purpose and knocking down midrange daggers that kept Indiana at bay. With this win, Oklahoma City moved within one victory of their first championship since relocating from Seattle.
Historically, teams that win Game 5 in a tied Finals go on to win the title nearly 75% of the time—a stat that now looms large over the Pacers as they return home facing elimination. Game 6 will take place on June 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where Oklahoma City Thunder will look to seal the deal, while the Pacers hope to force a decisive Game 7. But after a night defined by turnovers, injuries, and a breakout performance by Jalen Williams, the momentum—and destiny—now seems to rest squarely in Oklahoma City’s hands.
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