In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame an 18-point deficit to secure a 120-109 victory against the Indiana Pacers, taking a pivotal 3-2 lead in the series. Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high of 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 31 points and 10 assists. The Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam's 28 points, fought hard in the fourth quarter but ultimately fell short. The win puts the Thunder in a strong position, as historically, teams with a 3-2 lead have a significant chance of winning the series.
Teams that win Game 5 of an NBA Finals that was tied at 2-2 have gone on to win the series 23 times in 31 previous opportunities, or 74%.
It's kind of went away from us, said Siakam. But the fight was there, showing the resilience of the Pacers despite their loss.
It wasn't a perfect game at all and there's a lot of room for growth, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. But our improvement from Game 4 to Game 5 was critical.
We’re learning, said Williams, reflecting on how the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back in Game 5 compared to previous games.
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