About this episode
Thunder stun Pacers in Game 5. Can Indiana overcome Haliburton's injury to force Game 7? The NBA Finals heat up as Oklahoma City seizes control. Tony East and Rylan Stiles break down the Thunder's defensive dominance, J-Dub's 40-point explosion, and Tyrese Haliburton's game-changing injury. They analyze the Pacers' offensive struggles, dissect key performances, and explore how Indiana might bounce back at home. Will Haliburton's calf strain derail the Pacers' championship dreams? Can OKC close out the series, or will Indiana's three-point shooting keep their title hopes alive? Tune in for expert insights on the pivotal Game 6 matchup and potential Game 7 scenarios in this thrilling NBA Finals showdown. 0:00 Intro: Thunder take Game 5, Halliburton injury 5:41 Thunder's defensive adjustments for injured Halliburton 10:02 Potential impact if Halliburton can't play 14:15 Thunder's improved defense and J-Dub's breakout 18:16 Pacers' offensive struggles and tempo issues 22:17 MVP chants and crowd energy discussion 25:19 Can Pacers force a Game 7? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OLIPOP Get a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. CarGurus Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus at CarGurus.com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. WayFair Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.