OKLAHOMA CITY — The Thunder weren’t supposed to ascend to championship stature because they lacked a true sidekick to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; Jalen Williams wasn’t supposed to...
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No Pacers comeback this time, Thunder take 3-2 Finals lead with Game 5 win on night Haliburton hobbled
OKLAHOMA CITY — For three and a half quarters, Game 5 had some Game 1 vibes. Oklahoma City was the better, more aggressive team; their defense...
Thunder move one win from franchise’s first NBA title in 46 years after holding off Pacers
Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points in Oklahoma City’s win on Monday in Game 5 of the NBA finals.Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The Oklahoma...