The Oklahoma City Thunder did their job with a 120-109 Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers. A 3-2 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals has them on the cusp of their first championship.

In a pivotal Game 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to fend off a late-game comeback attempt from the Indiana Pacers to take a 3-2 lead in the series and move to within a game of the NBA champion

Jalen Williams dominated Game 5 of the NBA Finals and led his Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers to take a 3-2 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists for the Thunder who sit one game away from their first NBA championship.

The Thunder are seeking their first NBA title since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008. The last time the franchise reached the

NBA fans have begged ESPN/ABC to make the NBA Finals feel a little more like an NBA Finals. Apparently, the TV executives have listened.

Responding to fan criticism, ABC will broadcast the full starting lineup introductions for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, marking the first time since 2013.