2025 NBA Finals Game 5: Lightning Strikes in OKC
The Thunder defense delivered a statement in Game 4, using relentless perimeter pressure—led by Luguentz Dort—to freeze Tyrese Haliburton and pull away late
The Thunder defense delivered a statement in Game 4, using relentless perimeter pressure—led by Luguentz Dort—to freeze Tyrese Haliburton and pull away late
Indiana’s bench exploded, outscoring Oklahoma City’s reserves a staggering 49–18. The Pacers closed with a dominant 32–18 run in the fourth quarter, flipping a five-point deficit into a lead they never relinquished .
We’re not here to entertain,” said head coach Mark Daigneault after Game 2. “We’re here to win. And sometimes that means turning the game into a grind.