The Oklahoma City Thunder will remain in the city through at least 2053 as part of a new lease, mayor David Holt announced. The long-term agreement ensures the franchise, which re

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Jalen Williams dropped 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Thunder past the Pacers in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals, taking a 3–2 lead.

With eight minutes and 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder were reeling

While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, it was Jalen Williams who led the Thunder in scoring with 40 on 14-for-25 shooting, 3-for-5 from deep and 9-for-12 from the free-throw line. The Thunder now head to Indiana with hopes of clinching their first NBA Championship and closing out the series.

The Thunder's do-it-all energizer and defensive menace has been a bigger part of the offense, and his playing time has increased accordingly in the most important games of the season.

Williams said he doesn’t worry about whether shots go in because his confidence comes from his complete game. He’s a willing passer and a second-team All-Defense selection.

Why Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is entering Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a unique approach against the Pacers. For Daigneault, that’s no recipe for sustained success, especially on the biggest stage — the NBA Finals — with an opportunity to push the Pacers to the brink of elimination in Game 5.