Thunder hold off Pacers to take 3-2 NBA Finals lead

The win puts Oklahoma City 3-2 up in the best-of-seven series.

17 Jun 2025 11:29am
Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball against Aaron Nesmith #23 and Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter in Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Centre. Photo by AFP
Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball against Aaron Nesmith #23 and Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter in Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Centre. Photo by AFP

LOS ANGELES - Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off an Indiana Pacers fightback to score a 120-109 victory and move to within one win of clinching the NBA Finals on Monday.

Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is defended by Tony Bradley #13 and T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Centre. Photo by William Purnell/AFP
Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is defended by Tony Bradley #13 and T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game Five of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Centre. Photo by William Purnell/AFP

The win puts Oklahoma City 3-2 up in the best-of-seven series, meaning they can seal the championship with victory in game six in Indianapolis on Thursday. - afp

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