In Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, Gilgeous-Alexander had a stellar 31 points and 10 assists. But forward Jalen Williams dropped 40 points on 14-of-25 shooting from the field to ensure a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers and a 3-2 series lead.

NBA Finals return to Paycom Center in Oklahoma City as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers in Game 5. Tip-off is at 8:30 PM ET tonight on ABC. RELATED: Pacers vs.

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.