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NBA Finals: Williams Leads Thunder Past Pacers for 3-2 Series Lead

  • On Monday night, June 16, 2025, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals held in Oklahoma City, the Thunder secured a 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
  • The Thunder capitalized on Indiana’s 23 turnovers and strong performances from Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to secure the win and take a 3-2 series lead.
  • Williams achieved a playoff career-best with 40 points on 14-of-24 shooting, while Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 31 points along with 10 assists, helping the Thunder maintain control despite Indiana’s efforts to rally.
  • Indiana cut an 18-point Thunder lead to two points in the fourth quarter, led by Pascal Siakam’s 28 points and TJ McConnell’s 18 off the bench, but the Pacers’ injured guard Tyrese Haliburton managed only four points.
  • Holding a 3-2 advantage, Oklahoma City needs just one more win to claim its inaugural NBA title, with the sixth game scheduled for Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. Central Time in Indianapolis and airing on ABC.
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Claremore Daily Progress broke the news in on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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