A point forward has emerged in these 2025 Finals: OKC’s Jalen Williams. We’re not comparing him or teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Bulls’ Hall of Fame tandem, but the effect of having Williams start OKC’s offense has freed up Gilgeous-Alexander (in the past two games especially) from constantly taking Indiana’s first defensive punch.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was hampered by a sore right calf as Indiana dropped Game 5 at Oklahoma City on Monday night to fall behind 3-2 in the NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton has had an incredible 2025 postseason. He's averaging 17.9 points, 9.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds. He's hit a playoff-high <a href=" shots to tie or take the lead in fourth quarters or overtimes.

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