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The Dorture Chamber Strikes in the NBA Finals with New Victim

The spotlight of Game 5 was shining down on Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s performances. However, it cannot be denied that the Dorture Chamber played a huge role in the victory.

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Jalen Williams says OKC Thunder stayed aggressive to avoid Game 1 repeat in Game 5 win

Jalen Williams guided the Oklahoma City Thunder to a crucial win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers. Williams put up 40 points, outscoring MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by nine, as the Thunder secured a 120-109 victory at home.

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The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

A player has scored 15 or more points in a single quarter of an NBA Finals game on 36 occasions. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA all-time triple-double leaders' quiz

The 'WNBA Most Valuable Player award winners' quiz

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 17

Doc Rivers says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added new skill to his game he did not have midseason, ‘it’s pretty impressive’

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from winning the NBA Championship. After trailing 1-0 in the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a 3-2 series lead.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 17

Thunder co-stars first teammates to reach NBA Finals feat

Many questioned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's supporting cast leading into the playoffs, with some contending that Jalen Williams wasn't quite ready to ascend to co-star status. Those questions have been answered.

Which players are excelling and which are disappointing midway through the NBA Finals?

Five takeaways from Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Backup guards end Thunder's three-point slump in Game 5 win

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eclipses Michael Jordan, LeBron James record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy continues to grow in real time.

Thunder co-stars first teammates to reach NBA Finals feat

Five takeaways from Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 17

Jalen Williams is making a legitimate case for NBA Finals MVP

Williams has averaged 25.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists through five games against the Pacers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Hall of Fame company with Game 5 performance

Five takeaways from Game 5 of the NBA Finals

A nine-year trend will be broken if NBA Finals go the distance

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'Second-leading scorer for each NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

Tyrese Haliburton News / Yardbarker / June 17

Tyrese Haliburton's Game 5 stinker validates claim he's not a superstar

By every possible metric, it was the single worst performance by a starting point guard in an NBA Finals game.

Five takeaways from Game 5 of the NBA Finals

A nine-year trend will be broken if NBA Finals go the distance

Backup guards end Thunder's three-point slump in Game 5 win

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'NBA active leaders in made field goals' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / June 17

Thunder-Pacers Game 6: Five Things to Expect

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of pushing for its first title in the Thunder era. After that massive Game 5 win at home, history is leaning on their side to win it all.

Kendrick Perkins News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Kendrick Perkins Shares Strong Statement on Thunder Star Amid NBA Finals

In recent months, many have been giving Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lots of praise, especially after he was recently named this year's regular-season MVP.

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The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'U.S. Open host golf courses' quiz

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / June 17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Eclipses Michael Jordan And LeBron James In Game 5 Win Against Pacers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander quietly wrote his name in NBA history books while Jalen Williams stole the spotlight in the Thunder's Game 5 win against the Pacers.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / June 17

NBA Fans Torch Tyrese Haliburton As Jalen Williams And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Lead Thunder In Game 5 Win

The Thunder have taken the lead in their NBA Finals series against the Pacers after winning Game 5 120-109 at home to make the series 3-2 in their favor.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 16

Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder Taking 3-2 Finals Lead Over Pacers

On Monday evening, the Thunder and Pacers faced off in a fireworks-laden Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City eventually outlasted Indiana at home, seeing 70-plus points between its two stars in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.