Thunder beat Pacers in Game 5 of NBA Finals, on bring of first championship
The Oklahoma City Thunder and their star player, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are on the cusp of winning their first NBA championship after a convincing 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Gilgeous-Alexander continued his stellar play by scoring 31 points, marking his second consecutive game with over 30 points and the fourth time in this series. However, it was Jalen Williams who stole the show, dropping an impressive 40 points for the Thunder.
On the other side, Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Unfortunately for the Pacers, their star player Tyrese Haliburton had a rough night, managing only four points from free throws and missing all six of his field goal attempts.
The series now heads back to Indiana for Game 6, with the Pacers looking to avoid elimination. However, they will be without their good luck charm, WNBA standout Caitlin Clark, who will be playing for the Indiana Fever that night.
History favors the Thunder, as teams that win Game 5 in NBA postseason series go on to win the series 74.2% of the time. Fans can catch all the action and updates on Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for more exclusive content.
The article was written by Jackson Thompson, a seasoned sports writer for Fox News Digital with experience covering major sporting events like the Super Bowl and NBA Finals. Thompson has interviewed sports legends such as Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, and Jerry Rice, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his sports coverage.
