The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. After a huge performance, the Thunder are one win away from their first NBA title in franchise history. Game 5 started similarly to Game 1 of the Finals. The Thunder jumped out to a huge lead. The Pacers made a run as they usually do. However, the Thunder learned from their game 1 mistakes and held onto victory this time. The Thunder are a young, talented team, and this Finals is a learning experience. They have a great chance of being extremely great for years to come. Thunder All-Star Forward Jalen Williams said this about the Thunder’s victory postgame.
“That was honestly the same game as Game 1. Learning through these finals, that’s what makes a team good.”
Jalen Williams had a huge night for the Thunder. Williams scored 40 points on 14-for-25 shooting. He knocked down 3-for-5 from the three-point line. As well as hitting 9-for-12 from the free-throw line. Williams also grabbed six rebounds, dished out four assists, and recorded a steal. A huge night for Williams, who had led the charge to get the Thunder one win from their first NBA title.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points on 9-for-21 shooting. He knocked down 13-for-14 from the free-throw line. Gilgeous-Alexander also grabbed two rebounds, dished out 10 assists, recorded two steals, and blocked four shots. The Williams/Gilgeous-Alexander one-two punch led the Thunder to the 11-point victory.
More Thunder Contributions
- Chet Holmgren scored nine points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and recorded a steal.
- Lu Dort scored nine points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished out three asissts, recorded two steals, and blocked a shot.
- Aaron Wiggins scored 14 points, grabbed five rebounds, and blocked a shot.
- Cason Wallace scored 11 points, grabbed two rebounds, recorded four steals, and blocked a shot.
Game 6 of the NBA Finals will take place on Thursday, 6/19. The series shifts back to Indianapolis, Indiana and tip-off is at 8:30 P.M. Eastern/7:30 P.M. Central.
