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Thunder One Win Away From First NBA Title

Tyrese Haliburton’s calf strain leaves his participation in Thursday’s Game 6 in doubt after Oklahoma City dominated Game 5.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a loose ball as Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) and guard Andrew Nembhard (2) battle for control during the third quarter in game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) in action against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter of game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.

Overview

  • Thunder moved ahead 3-2 in the NBA Finals with a 120-109 Game 5 win, positioning them one victory from their first championship.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in Game 5 and Jalen Williams added a 40-point effort, highlighting Oklahoma City’s potent scoring duo.
  • Game 6 tips off Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where Indiana must win to extend the series to a seventh game.
  • Tyrese Haliburton is listed as questionable with a strained right calf and will be a game-time decision for the Pacers.
  • Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren are expected to play in Game 6, keeping the Thunder’s core lineup intact for the road tilt.