4 things to watch for in Game 6 of FinalsTyrese Haliburton's status and disrupting pace and efficiency could determine whether this series goes the distance.
Haliburton: 'I want to be out there' for Game 6Indiana likely won't know if Tyrese Haliburton (calf) will suit up for Game 6 until sometime Thursday, coach Rick Carlisle said.
10 Finals numbers to know before Game 6From passes per game to steals and restricted-area scoring, we offer up 10 key stats ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
McConnell could be Pacers key in Game 6With Tyrese Haliburton questionable, T.J. McConnell's energy will be even more important if Indiana hopes to extend the series.
Finals MVP Ladder: SGA closing in on awardThe Thunder superstar is already making his imprint on the NBA Finals record book and has OKC 1 win from the title.
The Athletic: Jalen Williams’ NBA Finals breakoutWith the series hanging in the balance, with Loud City peaking, Jalen Williams arrived on time.
Finals Film Study: OKC gets out in transitionOklahoma City scores 28 points in transition in its Game 5 win to move within 1 win of its 1st NBA title.
Chasing History: Thunder take control in Game 5As a raucous OKC crowd cheers him on, Jalen Williams drops a playoff career-high 40 points to give the Thunder a 3-2 Finals edge.
5 takeaways: Williams leads OKC to brink of titleJalen Williams scores 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander adds 31 as OKC staves off yet another Indiana comeback.
How Williams torched Pacers in Game 5Catch and shoots. Backdoor cuts. Transition slams. Jalen Williams shows his full repertoire while scoring 40 points in Game 5.
Turning Point: Haliburton fades in Game 5The Pacers star comes up empty in Game 5 as he deals with calf tightness, leaving his Game 6 reputation on the line.
Jalen Williams 'grew up & took the next step'Jalen Williams delivers a playoff career-high 40 points for the Thunder in a crucial Game 5 victory as OKC takes a 3-2 lead.
The Athletic: Hartenstein unlocks OKC offenseThe Thunder big man handles the gritty tasks as the team’s enforcer, willing to get chippy when the moment calls for it.
Williams: Not holding anything back in FinalsJalen Williams talks with NBA TV about his 40-point barrage in Game 5, staying aggressive throughout the NBA Finals and more.
Pacers a step slow defending Thunder in Game 5The Pacers can't quite complete their coverages against the Thunder in Game 5, allowing OKC to seal a crucial victory.
How Thunder pressure forced Pacers to crumbleThe Thunder create 23 turnovers, leading to 32 points in Game 5, a 23-point advantage over the Pacers.
The Athletic: ‘Nobody’s bigger than the program’OKC sits two wins away from an NBA title. Part of their success comes from what Mark Daigneault calls a flat locker room.
Finals MVP Ladder: SGA returns to No. 1The Kia MVP dominates the 4th quarter of Game 4 and leaps over Tyrese Haliburton for the top spot heading into Game 5.
Chasing History: SGA takes over late in Game 4Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers when it matters most, scoring 15 of his 35 points in the 4th quarter as OKC takes Game 4.
5 takeaways: SGA carries OKC in Game 4SGA takes over in crunch time, Tyrese Haliburton runs out of magic and Oklahoma City grabs the momentum in the Finals.
