NBA Finals Game 5: Pacers-Thunder Stat Leaders and Score at Halftime
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The Indiana Pacers are visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder in a crucial NBA Finals Game 5. The seven-game series is tied at 2-2, and the winner of this crucial matchup could determine who walks away with the coveted Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Though the Pacers and Thunder have been close by the time halftime rolled around in previous matchups, the Thunder have dominated Game 5. The lead might be hard to come back on.
What is the Halftime Score for Pacers-Thunder Game 5?
The Thunder have a 14 point lead, and the score is 59-45.
What are Tyrese Haliburton's Stats?
Tyrese Haliburton has had a rough game thus far. Through 17 minues of action, he is 0-for-5 on field goal attempts, 0-for-4 on 3-point attempts, has one rebound, two assists and no points.
What are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Stats?
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The DraftKings promo code for NBA Finals Game 5 between the Pacers and Thunder gives new players a $300 sign-up bonus.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is proving why he won this year's MVP award, as he is on fire in this NBA Finals Game 5.
Through 18 minutes, he is 3-for-6 on field goal attempts, 1-for-7 on 3-point attempts, 7-for-7 on free throw attempts, with two rebounds, five assists, one block, and 13 points.
Who are the Stat Leaders for the Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals Game 5?
Thunder:
Jalen Williams leads the way with 16 points on 6-for-12 field goal attempts, 1-for-2 3-point attempts, 3-for-3 free throw attempts, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Chet Holgrem is behind Williams and Gilgeous-Alexander with seven points on 3-for-10 field goal attempts, 1-for-3 3-point attempts, four rebounds, one steal, and one block.
Pacers:
Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 10 points on 3-for-8 field goal attempts, 1-for-4 3-point attempts, 3-for-4 free throw attempts, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal.
Andrew Nembhard is second with seven points on 3-for-6 field goal attempts, 0-for-1 3-point attempts, and 1-for-1 free attempts, with three rebounds and three assists.
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