OKC Thunder Recap and Notes

Wallace supplied 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and four steals over 17 minutes during Monday’s 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Wallace notched his third double-digit scoring performance of the postseason in the decisive win. Wallace carved out a larger role with the Thunder during his second season, but his playoff contributions have been minimal. The Kentucky product managed his best total of the series despite logging a series-low 17 minutes on the court. Wallace also recorded a postseason-high four steals during the victory.

Wiggins amassed 14 points (4-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block over 22 minutes during Monday’s 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Wiggins turned in a strong performance from beyond the arc during the Game 5 win, making four shot attempts from long range. Although the Maryland product disappeared in the third quarter, he converted a key three-pointer early in the final stanza before giving way to Luguentz Dort for the remainder of the game. His point total marked his third-highest scoring result in this year’s playoffs.

Gilgeous-Alexander supplied 31 points (9-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 13-14 FT), 10 assists, four blocks, two rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday’s 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Gilgeous-Alexander stuffed the stat sheet on both ends of the floor, recording game highs in assists and blocks to help the club take a 3-2 series lead. The 2024-25 NBA MVP and Jalen Williams combined for 71 points, with the duo scoring or assisting on 103 of the team’s 120 points. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 31 points in four of five games this series, averaging 32.4 points, 5.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.8 blocks across 39.2 minutes per game in the Finals. The superstar point guard and the Thunder will look to close out the series in Indiana on Thursday.

Williams recorded 40 points (14-25 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Monday’s 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Williams posted a playoff career high in points, helping lead the Thunder to a 3-2 series lead. The star forward and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 71 points, with the duo scoring or assisting on 103 of the team’s 120 points. Williams has logged at least 26 points and six rebounds in three straight games. The 24-year-old is averaging 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists across 35.4 minutes per game in the Finals. Williams and the Thunder will look to close out the series in Indiana on Thursday.