3-2 wins the match point! 40+6+4 performs amazingly, and the FMVP battle is coming fiercely!

In a key NBA Finals battle, the Thunder defeated the Pacers 120-109 at home, successfully achieving a 3-2 lead, only one step away from the championship. This game was not only a fierce showdown, but also a profound test of the strength of the two teams. In the

game, Alexander and Jaylen Williams of the Thunder performed particularly well. Alexander fought on the court for 37 minutes. Although he failed to score a three-pointer, he finally scored 31 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists and multiple defensive contributions through free throws and assists, with a plus-negative value of 9. Jaylen Williams shone even more, finishing with a career-high 40 points in the playoffs, with another 6 rebounds and 4 assists. His performance of 14 of 25 shots and 3-pointers for 5 shots greatly enhanced the Thunder's offensive firepower. After the game, Jaylen Williams said in an interview with the media: "It's a great honor to be in such an environment. Each of us sincerely hopes that our teammates can succeed." This remark showed his support for his teammates and recognition of the team atmosphere.

According to statistics, Alexander and Jaylen Williams scored 40 points and 30 points respectively in the same game, becoming the second pair of teammates to achieve this achievement in the history of the Finals in the past 40 years. The first pair were James and Irving. It is worth noting that Jaylen Williams' salary is only $4.78 million, the lowest in the Thunder, which makes the team's performance even more shocking. In addition, there is a newcomer Topic who is absent due to injury on the bench, with a salary of $4.94 million.

Thunder coach Dagnot highly praised Jaylen Williams' performance at the post-match press conference: "We have worked with him for a long time and always performed such a wonderful performance when he is in the best form. His energy and oppressiveness are impressive tonight, and I hope to see an equally excellent performance in Game 6."

For Jaylen Williams, he is currently in his third year of his rookie contract, with an annual salary of $4.78 million in 2024-25. Where is the road? If he can enter the All-Squad, be elected as the Best Defensive Player or MVP in the 2025-26 season, the Thunder have the opportunity to provide him with a five-year contract worth $246 million in designated rookie terms, or even a super maximum salary of up to $296 million.

In the game, although the Thunder's Caruso performed poorly on the offensive end, only making 1 of 8 shots and scoring 2 points, his defensive contribution was still significant, with 4 steals and one block, with a plus-negative value of 8. At the same time, Halliburton of the Pacers also tried his best to play under the influence of injury. He played for 34 minutes, scored only 4 points, was in poor condition, with a plus-negative value reaching -13. Despite this, Halliburton expressed a strong desire to participate after the game: "This is the finals, and I have been working hard for this moment all my life. I want to play and never give up." The Pacers' turnover problem is undoubtedly fatal in the three games they lost. Especially tonight, although they narrowed the gap to two points in the last quarter, they lost control of the game due to successive mistakes. If the Pacers want to win in Game 6, they must control the turnover rate more carefully and handle each step in the right way.

Overall, Halliburton injured state has little room for the Pacers to counterattack, while the Thunder took advantage of the momentum to prepare for the championship in the finals. Is it the Thunder's one-on-one move or the Pacers' courageous pursuit that dragged this round of the series to tiebreak? Fans may wish to wait and see.