Thunder become first team in an NBA Finals game with these defensive stats, in Game 5 win

The Thunder brought the intensity tonight, getting a lot of support as well from their home fans.

Their defensive effort seemed to carry them to a Game 5 win, giving them a 3-2 series lead.

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What historic stats did OKC have in Game 5?

The Thunder became the first team in NBA Finals history to record 15+ steals and 12+ blocks in one game (StatMuse).

OKC forced 23 turnovers in Game 5, continuing to do what they do best on defense.

This led to 32 extra points off of those turnovers.

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That's a major swing in an NBA Finals game where you have to make your opponent feel uncomfortable.

They held Haliburton to just 4 points, on 0-6 from the field.

OKC will have a championship-clinching opportunity at Indiana on Thursday night, where they can win the franchise's first title.

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