It’s the Finals. I’ve worked my whole life to be here. I want to be out there to compete… if I can walk, I want to play.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from an NBA championship. OKC defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday at Paycom Center. It now leads the series 3-2 after overcoming a deficit in crunch time of Game 4 on the road to avoid a 3-1 hole.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Tyrese Haliburton has crafted a résumé and compiled a highlight reel like few other NBA players when it comes to late-game heroics and the ability to lead his Indiana Pacers team to breathtaking comebacks just in this 2025 postseason alone.

Wing Aaron Wiggins added 14 points off the bench and guard Cason Wallace had11. Forward Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points and guard T.J. McConnell added 18 points.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Athletes Untapped reports on Tyrese Haliburton’s rise to NBA Finals stardom, highlighting the impact of early coaching and mentorship on his success.

With the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday, you would think the odds of winning this series, and by extension the Finals MVP odds,

Tyrese Haliburton roasted LeBron James for his iPad listening methods before ushering the Pacers to the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder

As Tyrese Haliburton walked to the court to warm up for Game 4, Toppin's young daughter Remi came sprinting at the star point guard. The two then shared a huge embrace that made for a very adorable moment.