ESPN Experts Make Bold Prediction About Pacers' Game 6 Finals Chances

Following two straight victories, the Oklahoma City Thunder now find themselves on the brink of their first post-Seattle championship. The Thunder lead the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in their best-of-seven NBA Finals series.

Indiana, meanwhile, is in dire straights. The team's best player, two-time All-NBA point guard Tyrese Haliburton, tweaked his ankle during the first half of an eventual 120-109 defeat to the Thunder, and was a shell of himself after that.

The 6-foot-5 Iowa State product scored a personal playoff-nadir of four points, on 0-of-6 shooting. He also chipped in seven boards and six dimes.

Oklahoma City is rounding into find form at exactly the right time. MVP point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and newly minted All-NBA forward Jalen Williams, in particular, have flexed their incredible two-way ability — especially across the past three contests. Rising star big man Chet Holmgren has also leveled up as the series has continued.

Defense-first guards Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso have been huge on both sides of the ball for the Thunder all series, while role players Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins have also chipped in effectively.

The action is scheduled to tip off at 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.