Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5 – Full Highlights & Recap

Game 5 Begins in OKC

Thunder Strike Early

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Jalen Drops 40!

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Pacers Fight Back

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TJ Ignites the Run

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Thunder Take Over Again

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Tyrese in Trouble

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Defense Wins Game

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Thunder Claim Game 5

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Next: Game 6 in Indy

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Game 5 Begins in OKC

Oklahoma City hosted Indiana for a decisive Game 5 in the 2025 NBA Finals.

Thunder Strike Early

Thunder stormed ahead in Q1, led by SGA's crafty drives and playmaking.

Jalen Drops 40!

Jalen Williams erupted for 40 points, his playoff best, driving OKC’s momentum.

Pacers Fight Back

Siakam kept Indiana close, scoring 28 points and pushing in the paint.

TJ Ignites the Run

With 18 points and relentless defense, TJ gave the Pacers a much-needed lift.

Thunder Take Over Again

Thunder closed the third quarter with a big run, regaining a double-digit lead.

Tyrese in Trouble

Haliburton scored just 4 points, clearly limited by a lower leg issue

Defense Wins Game

Aggressive defense sealed the game as OKC capitalized on Indiana’s mistakes.

Thunder Claim Game 5

Final score: Thunder 120, Pacers 109. OKC inches closer to their first NBA title.

Next: Game 6 in Indy

Game 6 heads to Indiana. Can the Pacers tie the series or will Thunder make history?