Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals Game 5
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OKC Thunder Wire on MSNAaron Wiggins says Thunder won't let title temptations distract from Game 6 against PacersAaron Wiggins says Oklahoma City Thunder won't let title temptations distract from Game 6 against Indiana Pacers.
If the Pacers win Game 6 and 7, then Pascal Siakam is the best bet to win Finals MVP. Much like the Eastern Conference Finals, Siakam is the best overall and most consistent player for the Pacers. Siakam just hasn’t had the game winners like Tyrese Haliuburton to boost his popularity.”
Jalen Williams scored a tough contested floater to close the third quarter and extend OKC's lead to 87-79. The Thunder needed the bucket after a 13-point outburst from T.J. McConnell allowed the Pacers to eat into OKC's 14-point halftime lead.
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5, but it wasn't due to a lack of effort from their backup point guard.