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Thunder beat Pacers 120-109, with 2 players performing well

3:20pm, 18 June 2025【Basketball】

In the fifth game of the NBA Finals, the Thunder defeated the Pacers 120-109. During the game, the Thunder had the advantage in the first half, but there were some fluctuations in the second half. However, when they were chased to only 2 points in the final quarter, they scored consecutively and restricted their opponents on the defensive end, successfully opening the score and finally winning.

In this game, two players performed well and were well-known. Jewe showed his top level in his career. He scored 40 points and stood up at critical moments. Not only dominating the game in terms of personal abilities, but also maintaining strong scoring power. Alexander performed well in home games, performed well in free throws, and his 31-point score and 10 assists perfectly connected his teammates and showed his overall dominance.

Dolt, Wiggins, Wallace, Harten, Chett and Caruso all passed the performance. Dort played well in the game, scored two key goals in the final quarter, and also contributed on the defensive end, completing the blue-collar work. Wiggins was extremely efficient in the first half. Although he was a little tired in the second half, his 14-point score was the highest on the bench. Wallace was full of explosive power, with a high shooting percentage in the first half, and four steals showed excellent offensive and defensive dominance.

Harten showed a stable performance in the inside, especially good at winning rebounds. 8 rebounds in the whole game and excellent defense have become the cornerstone of the inside. Although Caruso is slightly insufficient on the offensive end, he is focused on his defensive end, with four steals throughout the game and the ability to ignite his teammates, which is admirable. As an inside player, Chett's shooting percentage is not high, but his outstanding performance in rebounding and defense has brought considerable contributions to the team.

On the contrary, Williams' performance was relatively sluggish. He only played for 10 minutes, did not score, and was not reflected on the defensive end. He mainly acted as a rotation player and did not provide substantial help.