OKLAHOMA CITY — Former Santa Clara Broncos great Jalen Williams had a career playoff-high 40 points, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31, and the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.

Jalen Williams scored 40 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and 10 assists and the Thunder beat Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

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