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Jalen Williams' Resilience Helps Thunder Gain Solid Position Heading Into Game 5 vs. Pacers
On June 16, 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the fifth game of the NBA Finals held in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder reached this crucial win after a competitive series tied 2-2, with the Pacers known for strong comebacks despite being down by 18 points in the game.
Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points shooting 14 of 24, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists to lead the Thunder's offense.
Williams emphasized his effort to keep up with the intensity and toughness displayed by their opponents throughout the contest, while Gilgeous-Alexander praised Williams for his outstanding performance that night, underscoring their important contributions.
With the series at 3-2, the Thunder need one more win to clinch the title, and historically teams leading 3-2 have won 40 out of 49 NBA Finals series.