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Thunder Take 3-2 NBA Finals Lead with 120-109 Win Over Pacers

Game 6 in Indianapolis will determine if the Pacers can extend the series with Tyrese Haliburton still battling a calf injury

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Jun 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the fourth quarter in game five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Jalen Williams poured in 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists to power Oklahoma City’s Game 5 victory
  • The Thunder’s defence forced 23 turnovers and converted them into 32 points, stifling Indiana’s comeback attempts
  • Tyrese Haliburton aggravated a lower leg injury early and finished with four points on 0-for-6 shooting but is expected to play in Game 6
  • Teams that win Game 5 after a 2-2 Finals tie go on to win the series nearly 75 percent of the time, favoring Oklahoma City’s title bid
  • Game 6 on June 19 in Indianapolis is a must-win for the Pacers if they hope to force a decisive Game 7 back in Oklahoma City