The Thunder made history in Game 5 for their ability to force turnovers. The Pacers finished with 22 turnovers, compared to the Thunder's 11. The Pacers set an NBA record by becoming the first team in NBA Finals history to record 15-plus steals and 12-plus blocks.

In a pivotal Game 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to fend off a late-game comeback attempt from the Indiana Pacers to take a 3-2 lead in the series and move to within a game of the NBA champion

The Oklahoma City Thunder crossed the finish line to a 120-109 Game 5 win over the Indiana Pacers. They're now up for the first time in the 2025 NBA Finals with a 3-2 series lead and only need one more victory to capture a championship.