Thunder vs. Pacers Game 5: Prediction & More

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Game 5: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, And Injury Update (June 16, 2025)

Thunder vs Pacers Game 5 updates — *Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Andrew Nembhard (Photo By Kyle Terada/Imagn Images)*

The Oklahoma City Thunder will welcome the Indiana Pacers to Paycom Center on Monday, June 16, for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder returned in the fourth quarter of Game 4, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 35 points, 15 in the final moment, powering the Thunder’s 16-7 closing run to a 111-104 win. However, Jalen Williams added 27, Alex Caruso made 20, and Chet Holmgren contributed 15 with 15 rebounds, tying the NBA finals at 2-2.

Meanwhile, despite a strong start, the Indiana Pacers faltered physically with flagrant fouls. Pascal Siakam led with 20 points, while Tyrese Haliburton added 18. However, Obi Tobin had 17 in a game where the Pacers led by 10 in the second half and were on the brink of taking charge of the game. Despite leading 86-76 late in the third, the Pacers couldn’t hold off Gilgeous-Alexander’s late-game takeover.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Game 5: Prediction

Mar 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives between Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The upcoming game on Monday will bring considerable anticipation as the series is tied 2-2. Momentum shifting to Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander will likely present as the Thunder’s focal point, while Jalen Williams and the rest provide key support on both ends. On the other hand, the Pacers will look to bounce back with a substantial contribution from Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. Defensive adjustments and bench contributions could be decisive in a high-stakes game.