Article 6Y1C4 Thunder move one win from first NBA title in 46 years after holding off Pacers

Thunder move one win from first NBA title in 46 years after holding off Pacers

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  • Oklahoma City beat Indiana 120-109 in Game 5 of finals

  • Williams leads way as OKC hold serve on home floor

  • Thunder one win from franchise's first title since 1979

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved within one win of their first NBA championship in 46 years on Monday night, beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA finals to take a 3-2 series lead.

Jalen Williams erupted for a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists, and the Thunder held off a furious Indiana rally to secure a chance at clinching their first title since 1979 in Game 6 on Thursday in Indianapolis.

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