Thunder take 3-2 finals lead over Pacers in NBA game 5 victory

Oklahoma: The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a 3-2 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals after a thrilling 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with an impressive performance, showcasing his skills and cementing his position as a strong contender for the NBA MVP award.

The Thunder's dominant regular season performance, with 68 wins, has given them a home-court advantage in the series.

The Pacers, on the other hand, would be looking to catch up to create history by winning their first NBA championship.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a dominant force for the Thunder, scoring 31 points along with 10 assists, while Jalen Williams led the scoreboard with 40 points and 6 rebounds. For the Pacers', Pascal Siakam scored 28 of the 33 minutes on the court while the rest of his teammates barely caught up with him.

As the series shifts to Indianapolis for Game 6, both teams will look to make key adjustments and take advantage of their home-court advantage.