The Pacers star had a rough shooting performance against the Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals after failing to make a single field goal.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 31 points, two rebounds, ten assists, two steals and four blocks while shooting 9/21 from the field in 38 minutes of playing time. The 2025 MV

At this point, we're beyond there being no historical precedent for what the Indiana Pacers are doing. We're into full-on fantasy land. And yet the prospect of the Pacers winning what would not only be their first championship as an NBA franchise,

The Pacers started the season 10-15, but now they're two wins away from their first NBA championship. They've earned our respect.

With that performance, Jalen Williams joined Kyrie Irving (2016), Kevin Durant (2012), Dwyane Wade (2006), and Shaquille O'Neal (1995) as the only players in the last 40 years to score 25+ points in three straight NBA Finals games. Williams had 26 in Game 3 and 27 in Game 4.

Gilgeous-Alexander reached over 600 points in the postseason, joining an elite group of Luca Doncic and Stephen Curry.

Ahead of Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of referee Scott Foster.

The Indiana Pacers sit just two wins away from claiming the first title in franchise history. The Pacers have gone on a magical playoff run and have shown that