Time: June 17, 2025, 01:30 UTC+0
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
The NBA Finals reach a boiling point as the Thunder and Pacers clash in a pivotal Game 5 showdown! With the series tied 2-2, Oklahoma City’s suffocating defense—led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort’s lockdown artistry—faces Indiana’s relentless pace and Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch playmaking. Can the Pacers’ league-best transition offense crack OKC’s fortress-like home record (35-6), or will Holmgren’s rim protection and SGA’s mid-range mastery tilt the balance? A battle of styles, resilience, and legacy—where every possession could define a franchise’s first championship.