Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) dives for the basketball while the Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) is in pursuit of the ball during game 5 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Arena in Oklahoma City on Mon June 16, 2025 (AP News photo)

NBA Finals podcast Michael Roberson:

On the NBA Finals podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 The Oklahoma City Thunder got help on Monday night in their 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder got help from Jalen Williams who scored a career high for post season of 40 points. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Thunder move up 3-2 in the series.

#2 It was the tenth and most points that the Williams and Alexander had combined for 70 points or more in a single game. Williams hit 14 out of 24 baskets from the floor and Alexander added ten assists.

#3 The Pacers Pascal Siakam scored 28 points and the TJ McConnell had 18 points. The Pacers got it down to two points in the fourth quarter from 18 but the Thunder went out and closed out the Thunder to take a 3-2 series lead.

#4 Michael, game 6 is Thursday night Jun 19th at 5:30pm PDT as the Thunder and Pacers battle in Indiana. The Thunder can put this away with one more win and the Pacers could tie the series up at 3-3. Any predictions for game 6.

Michael Roberson is an NBA analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com