Holger Tromborg
The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one victory away from their first NBA championship since 1979.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one victory away from their first NBA championship since 1979.
Thunder One Win from NBA Title
The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one victory away from their first NBA championship since 1979.
A 120–109 Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers gives them a 3-2 lead in the Finals, with a chance to clinch in Game 6.
Gilgeous-Alexander Delivers Again
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists, marking the 10th time this postseason he and Williams combined for 70+ points. His late free throws helped secure the lead.
Pacers Rally But Fall Short
Indiana erased an 18-point deficit behind TJ McConnell and Pascal Siakam. McConnell scored 13 of his 18 points in the third, while Siakam’s fourth-quarter surge briefly cut the gap to two.
Defense, Threes, and Turnovers Key for OKC
The Thunder hit 14 threes at a 43% clip and forced 23 Indiana turnovers, turning them into 32 points.
Their aggressive defense created fastbreak chances and kept the Pacers off balance.
Haliburton Hindered by Injury
Tyrese Haliburton played through a leg injury but struggled, scoring just four points and going 0-for-6 from the field.
His absence as a scoring threat was a major blow to Indiana’s offense accordin to The Guardian.
OKC Nears Historic Milestone
Oklahoma City last won an NBA title in 1979 as the Seattle SuperSonics.
Teams winning Game 5 of a 2-2 Finals series go on to win the championship 74% of the time.
Game 6: Do or Die for Pacers
The series shifts to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, where the Pacers are 9–1 this postseason.
They’ll need another home win to force a Game 7.