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The NBA Finals have shifted back to Oklahoma City for a pivotal Game 5. With the series tied at two games apiece, either the Thunder or Pacers will move within one win of winning an NBA title.
As the teams have traded blows this series, OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has displayed his MVP form, most recently turning in a dominant fourth-quarter takeover to help the Thunder pull off a furious comeback. He'll look to build on that in front of his home crowd.
Through four Finals games, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. OKC will need more of the same to gain an advantage for the first time in the series.
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The Sporting News is tracking Gilgeous-Alexander's stats from Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
How many points did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score today?
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Halftime score: Thunder 59, Pacers 45
- Points: 13
- Rebounds: 2
- Assists: 5
- Steals: 0
- Blocks: 1
- TOs: 0
- Fouls: 2
- FG: 3-6 (50.0%)
- 3FG: 0-1 (0.0%)
- FT: 7-7 (100.0%)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Game 5 highlights vs. Pacers
It didn't take long for the MVP to start cooking on offense, as he scored seven points and dished out three assists in the opening frame.
His transition crossover on Pascal Siakam got some oohs and ahhs from the crowd and set up a smooth left-handed finish.
— NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2025Gilgeous-Alexander operates so well in the mid-range, it's seemingly impossible to knock him off his game. Even when it appears as though the defense has him at a disadvantage, he finds a way to make a play.
Handling business 💼 pic.twitter.com/2xuZPsbBkp
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 17, 2025MORE NBA FINALS
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