Jalen Williams Drops 40 as Thunder Surge Past Pacers in Game 5 Thriller
What a night it was in Oklahoma City! The Thunder are now just one win away from capturing their first NBA Championship, and the man of the moment? None other than Jalen Williams, who put on an absolute clinic in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Let’s talk about this performance. Williams went off for 40 points, hitting 14 of his 25 shots from the field, including 3-of-5 from deep and 9-of-12 from the free-throw line. He was locked in all night, rising to the occasion with poise, confidence, and clutch shot-making. When the Pacers got within two points in the fourth quarter, it was Jalen who answered back with a three, followed by a smooth fadeaway jumper, helping the Thunder go on a 10-0 run and reclaim control of the game.
This wasn’t just scoring—it was leadership. Williams made tough buckets, absorbed contact, and delivered when it mattered most. For a player who's often overshadowed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, this was his moment to shine on the biggest stage.
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Speaking of Shai, he had a stellar night too—dropping 31 points, dishing out 10 assists, and coming up huge on the defensive end with two steals and four blocks. That’s right, four blocks from your lead guard. He was everywhere.
And let’s not forget about the rest of the squad. Chet Holmgren showed up with three blocks and a defensive presence that had Indiana second-guessing every drive. OKC also shot a sizzling 14-for-32 from beyond the arc—much improved from their Game 4 performance where they only hit three threes.
On the flip side, it was a rough outing for Indiana. Tyrese Haliburton was clearly limited by a calf injury. He finished with just four points and didn’t hit a single field goal, going 0-for-6. Pascal Siakam did his best to keep the Pacers alive with 28 points, while T.J. McConnell gave them a huge spark off the bench, scoring 18 in just 22 minutes.
But ultimately, this game belonged to the Thunder—and Jalen Williams. The energy in that arena was electric as OKC forced 23 turnovers, turning them into 32 points. When you do that in the NBA Finals, you’re probably walking away with the win—and they did, 120-109.
Now, the Thunder lead the series 3-2 and have a chance to close it out in Indiana on Thursday night. One more win, and they’ll be hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time in franchise history.
If Jalen Williams brings this same fire to Game 6, don’t be surprised if he’s the one holding the Finals MVP trophy, too. What a statement game from “J-Dub.” The moment wasn’t too big. He owned it.
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