On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers faced off in what could’ve been a decisive Game 5 of the NBA Finals.The series was tied 2-2 heading into Monday’s fateful game, with both squads teeming with the energy needed to bring home the series-altering win.

Oklahoma City forward Jalen Williams became the fifth-youngest player to score 40 or more points in NBA Finals history Monday night.

Jalen Williams wasn't in much of a reflective mood after his Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday. Williams batted down questions about his monster performance,

Throughout NBA history, few teams have reached the mountaintop without a bona fide superstar in the No. 2 role.

Williams had 40 points, six rebounds and four assists in the Thunder's 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, helping his team take a 3-2 lead in the series and move just one win from the NBA title. JDUB 40-PIECE IN THE NBA FINALS 🤯🚨 Has the @okcthunder on the brink of a 3-2 lead! pic.twitter.com/1YCXGOrNLl

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams has held a key role on the roster since being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. In his third year with the team, Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game across 69 regular-season contests.