MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

It was a full-on Jalen Williams takeover in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as he poured in a playoff career-high 40 points in what amounted to the greatest game of his career so far.

So transfixed by not only the team, but also the city, Anderson’s magazine story was the precursor to “Boom Town” — Anderson’s book, published in 2018, that intertwines the rise of Oklahoma City with Thunder basketball. “Boom Town” is equal parts historical and hysterical in telling the story of Oklahoma City.

NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of the Oklahoma City Thunder's last 16 points to complete a Game 4 comeback.

While Tyrese Haliburton dealt with a calf injury during the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, it doesn't sound like he has any plans of sitting out Thursday's Game 6.

A piece of Detroit remains connected to the Indiana Pacers due to the legacy left by the late Hall of Famer Mel Daniels from Pershing High School.

The NBA made a historical announcement regarding Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the NBA Finals.