OKC Thunder Anticipated to Make 'Bold' NBA Draft Decision After Finals Run originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from an NBA championship. That is the organization's primary focus at the moment. However, it will not be long until they are forced to shift their attention elsewhere.

ESPN has taken plenty of criticism for its coverage of the 2025 NBA Finals, but at least one analyst received praise for his performance on Monday night. Following the Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over the Indiana Pacers,

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one victory away from winning its first National Basketball Association championship in its franchise history. The Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in front of a raucous home crowd to take a 3-2 lead in the best of seven series on Monday night.

Former Santa Clara Broncos great Jalen Williams had a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31, and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the Finals at Paycom Center.

ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday that Haliburton suffered a strained calf. He will undergo an MRI to determine the severity. That obviously puts his Game 6 status up in the air. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle talked about a possible injury after Game 5. He revealed some information, but not to this level.

Caruso has had two 20-point games in the 2025 NBA Finals. He had zero in the regular season. The Thunder were able to sneak away with a 111-104 Game 4 win over the Indiana Pacers because of his contributions. Returning to OKC for Game 5, the series is tied at 2-2.

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