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

Williams leads way as OKC hold serve on home floor.

Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a dunk against the Indiana Pacers. Pic:  Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

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.