With things looking dire, Gilgeous-Alexander went back to being a no-nonsense scorer. He scored nine points in the final frame to put the Pacers away. Each time he went to the free-throw line, he was met with the loudest MVP chants he's probably heard in his entire career.

Jesus Luzardo (6-3) gave up four runs and six hits in five-plus innings. The former Marlins left-hander struck out four and walked four.

Hartenstein handles the gritty tasks as the team’s enforcer, willing to get chippy when the moment calls for it.

More history for SGA 🔥 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Kobe Bryant, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with 15 or more 30+ point games in a single postseason! pic.twitter.com/x62BPS6pve

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton is going to play in Game 6. “It’s the Finals, man,” Haliburton said. “I’ve worked my whole life to be here and I want to be out there to compete. Help my teammates any way I can.”

Tyrese Haliburton briefly exited Game 5 of the NBA Finals for treatment after suffering what is reportedly a right calf strain.

Tyrese Haliburton has had an incredible 2025 postseason. He's averaging 17.9 points, 9.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds. He's hit a playoff-high <a href=" shots to tie or take the lead in fourth quarters or overtimes.

Dan Patrick reflects on the Oklahoma City Thunder's pivotal Game 5 victory against the Indiana Pacers, and shares his thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton's subpar performance as he fights through injury.

Emmanuel Acho Calls Tyrese Haliburton ‘Selfish’ After Defeat in NBA Finals Game 5 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.