SGA, the NBA's regular-season MVP, is the heavy favorite to win Finals MVP as well. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the fourth quarter of Game 4 and he's averaging 32.8 points per game on 48.4/35.3/91.7 shooting splits in the series.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is believed to have suffered a strained calf and needs an MRI, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

The Oklahoma City Thunder did their job with a 120-109 Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers. A 3-2 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals has them on the cusp of their first championship.

For three hours, it was the loudest place on planet Earth. A concrete kettle that whistled louder than ever as the Thunder topped the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

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If Haliburton misses Game 6, that torpedoes the Pacers' chances to force a decisive Game 7. He's been Indiana's best player and primary ball-handler. The Thunder will be the heavy

NBA fans have begged ESPN/ABC to make the NBA Finals feel a little more like an NBA Finals. Apparently, the TV executives have listened.

Responding to fan criticism, ABC will broadcast the full starting lineup introductions for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, marking the first time since 2013.