OKLAHOMA CITY — Former Santa Clara Broncos great Jalen Williams had a career playoff-high 40 points, 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.

It’s do-or-die time for the Indiana Pacers after Monday night’s 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Pacers must come away with a win in Game

Williams’s meteoric rise includes “unbelievable performance” in each round of the postseason as Oklahoma City takes 3–2 NBA Finals lead on Indiana.

Barbers and stylists, led by Corey "Scissorhands" Sutter gave Thunder-themed haircuts to fans wanting to show team pride during the NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers meet in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Thunder's do-it-all energizer and defensive menace has been a bigger part of the offense, and his playing time has increased accordingly in the most important games of the season.

Williams said he doesn’t worry about whether shots go in because his confidence comes from his complete game. He’s a willing passer and a second-team All-Defense selection.

Why Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is entering Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a unique approach against the Pacers. For Daigneault, that’s no recipe for sustained success, especially on the biggest stage — the NBA Finals — with an opportunity to push the Pacers to the brink of elimination in Game 5.