In Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, Gilgeous-Alexander had a stellar 31 points and 10 assists. But forward Jalen Williams dropped 40 points on 14-of-25 shooting from the field to ensure a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers and a 3-2 series lead.

Throughout NBA history, few teams have reached the mountaintop without a bona fide superstar in the No. 2 role.

MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder moved one win from a title by beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

The Thunder are one win from their first NBA title since the team moved from Seattle in 2008. The Pacers are on the brink of elimination.

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