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

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers faced off in what could’ve been a decisive Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The series was tied 2-2 heading into Monday’s fateful game, with both squads teeming with the energy needed to bring home the series-altering win.

Jalen Williams played the best game of his burgeoning career on the biggest stage, and the Thunder are one game away from becoming NBA champions after a 120-109 Game 5 win over the Pacers.Williams scored a playoff career-high 40 points on 14-for-25 shooting to help Oklahoma City hold off a trademark Indiana rally.

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams has held a key role on the roster since being selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. In his third year with the team, Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game across 69 regular-season contests.

Williams had 40 points, six rebounds and four assists in the Thunder's 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5, helping his team take a 3-2 lead in the series and move just one win from the NBA title. JDUB 40-PIECE IN THE NBA FINALS 🤯🚨 Has the @okcthunder on the brink of a 3-2 lead! pic.twitter.com/1YCXGOrNLl