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Thunder Seize 3-2 NBA Finals Lead With 120-109 Game 5 Win

Game 6 moves to Indianapolis on June 19 with Tyrese Haliburton expected to play through his leg injury

Tyrese Haliburton was battling tightness in his right calf during Game 5
Game 5: The Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) collides with the Oklahoma City Thunder's Alex Caruso.

Overview

  • The Thunder moved within one victory of their first NBA championship since relocating to Oklahoma City by capturing a 3-2 Finals lead.
  • Jalen Williams poured in a postseason career-high 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 in Game 5.
  • Oklahoma City’s defense forced 22 Pacers turnovers and turned them into 32 points to seal the win.
  • Tyrese Haliburton was limited by a leg injury and went scoreless from the field, finishing with four points on 0-for-6 shooting.
  • Game 6 is set for Thursday, June 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where Indiana must win to force a deciding Game 7 back in Oklahoma City.