Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton delivered a message ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Twisting his ankle in the opening minutes, Chet Holmgren took a moment to get back up. All the seven-footer needed was to hear Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ask him to tough it out. The Oklahoma City Thunder needed him for their Game 4 win over the Indiana Pacers.

Williams said he doesn’t worry about whether shots go in because his confidence comes from his complete game. He’s a willing passer and a second-team All-Defense selection.

Pacers Nation, we need you to bring the energy as we continue our run in the playoffs! Join us for a NBA Finals Game 3 Watch Party at Morris Bicentennial Plaza as we watch our Indiana Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder!

Alexander’s shotmaking was absurd and the Thunder’s defense was impeccable in the fourth quarter of Game 4's 111-104 comeback win against the Pacers.

It's been a back-and-forth over the first four games — and now, a best-of-three will decide the NBA title. Game 5 is in Oklahoma City on Monday night, with the Thunder trying to take their first lead of the series and the Pacers trying to head back home one win away from a championship.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers meet in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Hours after the Thunder pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against the Indiana Pacers to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals, they hopped off the plane in Oklahoma City. When they arrived, throngs of fans were waiting for them despite the fact it was in the wee hours of Saturday morning.

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