Jalen Williams, a first-time All-Star in his third NBA season, rose to the occasion Monday night, powering the Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, an effort that helped give his club a 3-2 series lead.

Oklahoma City forward Jalen Williams became the fifth-youngest player to score 40 or more points in NBA Finals history Monday night.

Kendrick Perkins would speak about how Thunder's Jalen Williams gave him "Scottie Pippen" vibes in his dominant Game 5 outing.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren had nothing but good things to say about star teammate Jalen Williams, who scored 40 points in Game 5 to help put the franchise on the cusp of an NBA title.