It was a full-on Jalen Williams takeover in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as he poured in a playoff career-high 40 points in what amounted to the greatest game of his career so far.

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The Indiana Pacers face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of a best-of-7 NBA Finals series Monday. Tip-off from Paycom Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA Playoff odds around the Pacers vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder outright stole Game 4 from the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals and many are pointing to the refs being the reason why. The Pacers' bench boss doesn't agree with that thought process.

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle took exception to criticism levied at officiating in the NBA Finals, specifically the rebukes of Scott Foster.

Responding to fan criticism, ABC will broadcast the full starting lineup introductions for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, marking the first time since 2013.