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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Image via: Nate Billings/ AP
The Indiana Pacers have faced a crushing 120-109 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Finals Game 5. Thunder’s crucial Game 5 win gave them a solid 3-2 lead in the series as they are just one win away from the Championship.
As the Thunder defeated the Pacers at the Paycom Center on Monday, June 16th, here are the top 3 scorers in the high-octane matchup.
Top 3 scorers in the Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game 5
Jalen Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Jalen Williams delivered a huge performance, putting up 40 points in just over 35 minutes. He shot 14-of-25 from the field and knocked down 3 of his 5 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, he went 9-of-12, finishing with a solid 75%.
| Player | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
| Jalen Williams SF | 35:10:00 | 14 | 25 | 56 | 3 | 5 | 60 | 9 | 12 | 75 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 14 |
Williams also added 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, while committing just one turnover.
His efficient shooting and balanced stat line were key to his team’s offensive rhythm, even though he ended the game with a +14.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up a strong performance with 31 points in just under 14 minutes. He shot 9-of-21 from the field and was perfect from the free throw line, making 13 of 14. While he didn’t hit any threes, his impact was felt all over the court.
| Player | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG | 13:57 | 9 | 21 | 42.9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 92.9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 9 |
Shai also recorded 10 assists, 2 steals, and 4 blocks, showing his two-way ability.
He grabbed 2 rebounds and finished with a +9 plus-minus. Despite 3 turnovers, his all-around game gave Oklahoma City solid momentum.Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers)
Pascal Siakam put together a strong all-around performance, scoring 28 points in 33 minutes of action. He shot an efficient 9-of-15 from the floor and knocked down 3 of his 6 shots from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, he was steady, converting 7 of 8 attempts at 87.5%.
| Player | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
| Pascal Siakam PF | 33:17:00 | 9 | 15 | 60 | 3 | 6 | 50 | 7 | 8 | 87.5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 28 | -5 |
Siakam also added 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks to his stat line. Though he turned the ball over 6 times, his energy and shot-making kept the offense moving. Despite finishing with a -5 plus-minus, his individual effort stood out.Also Read: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (06/16): Box score, player stats, game summary and more
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