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Jalen Williams
Oklahoma City Thunder • #8 • SG
Jalen Williams Scores 40 Points in Thunder's 120-109 Win Over Pacers
Jalen Williams led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers, scoring 40 points and playing 35 minutes in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
What It Means
Jalen Williams had a strong performance against the Indiana Pacers with 40 points and 6 rebounds. He also made 3 out of 5 three-pointers, contributing to the Thunder's 120-109 victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Williams has scored at least 19 points in six straight games. He is averaging 28.0 points per game in the NBA Finals this season. In his last three games, Williams is averaging 31.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists.

Chet Holmgren
Oklahoma City Thunder • #7 • PF
Chet Holmgren Leads Thunder with 11 Rebounds and 3 Blocks Against Pacers
Chet Holmgren led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 11 rebounds and 3 blocks in their 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
What It Means
Holmgren added 9 points, shooting 4 for 15 from the field, and hit 1 of 3 three-point attempts in the Thunder's win over the Pacers. The Thunder now lead the series, moving closer to an NBA Finals win.
This season, Holmgren is averaging 14.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in the Finals. He has grabbed 4 or more rebounds in 16 straight postseason games, showing his consistency in rebounding.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder • #2 • PG
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts Double-Double with 31 Points and 10 Assists in Thunder's 120-109 Win Over Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers with 31 points, 10 assists, and 4 blocks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
What It Means
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 37 minutes in Game 5, scoring 31 points and leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers. He also had 10 assists and 4 blocks, achieving a double-double in the process.
In the postseason, he has scored 14 or more points in 20 straight games. His current averages for the NBA Finals are 31 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and 5.5 assists per game.

Alex Caruso
Oklahoma City Thunder • #9 • PG
Alex Caruso Shines With 4 Steals As Thunder Defeat Pacers 120-109
In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Alex Caruso recorded 4 steals, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers.
What It Means
In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Alex Caruso contributed significantly to the Oklahoma City Thunder's 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers with 4 steals in 29 minutes. His performance in this game pushed his postseason average to 29.5 minutes per game in the NBA Finals.
Caruso's postseason stats now include an average of 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in the Finals. In his last three games, he has averaged 10.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while playing 30.3 minutes per game.

Pascal Siakam
Indiana Pacers • #43 • PF
Pascal Siakam Scores 28 Points and Leads Pacers Despite 120-109 Loss to Thunder
Pascal Siakam led the Indiana Pacers with 28 points and 5 assists in their 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
What It Means
Pascal Siakam scored 28 points and added 5 assists in the Pacers' loss to the Thunder. He also had 3 steals and 2 blocks, leading his team in these categories.
Siakam has scored 15 or more points in 13 straight postseason games. He is averaging 21 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in the NBA Finals this season.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Memphis Grizzlies • #3 • SG
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Traded to Memphis Grizzlies from Orlando Magic
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been traded from the Orlando Magic to the Memphis Grizzlies.
What It Means
The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in a trade with the Orlando Magic. The transaction was finalized on June 15, 2025. This season, Caldwell-Pope played 75 regular season games, averaging 28.9 minutes per game. He scored an average of 5 points per game in the postseason.

Desmond Bane
Orlando Magic • #3 • SG
Desmond Bane Traded From Memphis Grizzlies to Orlando Magic
Desmond Bane has been traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic.
What It Means
Desmond Bane has been traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic. The transaction took place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, marking a significant change for both teams involved.

Chet Holmgren
Oklahoma City Thunder • #7 • PF
Chet Holmgren Posts Double-Double with 14 Points and 15 Rebounds in Thunder Win Over Pacers
Chet Holmgren led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-104 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, scoring 14 points and grabbing 15 rebounds in 37 minutes.
What It Means
Chet Holmgren helped the Oklahoma City Thunder win 111-104 against the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He scored 14 points and led the game with 15 rebounds and 1 block.
Holmgren's postseason average now stands at 16.4 points per game with 8.8 rebounds. He has scored 21 or more fantasy points in 19 straight games, continuing a strong streak.

Tyrese Haliburton
Indiana Pacers • PG
Tyrese Haliburton Posts 18 Points and 7 Assists in Loss to Thunder
In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers scored 18 points and led with 7 assists against the Oklahoma City Thunder, though the Pacers lost 111-104.
What It Means
Haliburton contributed with 2 rebounds and 2 steals in Game 4. Despite his efforts, the Pacers fell short to the Thunder, with a final score of 111-104.
After this game, Haliburton's postseason averages are 18.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.4 assists per game. He has maintained a streak of delivering 4+ assists in 19 consecutive games. In his last 3 games, he averaged 19 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 8 assists per game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder • #2 • PG
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 35 Points in Thunder Win Over Pacers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 35 points and 3 steals in their 111-104 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
What It Means
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped the Oklahoma City Thunder by also leading the game in blocks. His all-around effort in 40 minutes was key for the team's win against the Indiana Pacers.
With this win, the Thunder are now competing in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Shai has scored 569 total points in the postseason, averaging 29.9 points per game across 19 games. He has scored at least 14 points in 19 straight games.