Throughout NBA history, few teams have reached the mountaintop without a bona fide superstar in the No. 2 role.

The Oklahoma City Thunder crossed the finish line to a 120-109 Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers. They're now up for the first time in the 2025 NBA Finals with a 3-2 series lead and only need one more victory to capture a championship.

Jalen Williams registered 40 points on 14-for-25 shooting, and the Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-2 NBA Finals lead with a 120-109 Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Pascal Siakam went on a scoring barrage to continue the Pacers' momentum in the early fourth quarter.

Thunder’s Jalen Williams Sends Clear Message After Historic Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder had to huff and puff to tie this year's NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at two games apiece. In Game 5 on Monday, they once again had to work and sweat, but they're now one win away from a world championship.

The third-year player answered the call with 40 points on 14-of-25 shooting with six rebounds and four assists as OKC took a 3-2 series lead.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.

Thunder's Jalen Williams Makes NBA Finals History During Game 5 vs. Pacers originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Jalen Williams Raises Eyebrows After Thunder's Game 5 NBA Finals Win Over Pacers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder aren't just the youngest team to play in the NBA Finals in league history, they are one of the most connected.