The NBA Finals are heating up, and Game 5 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder may be the defining moment. With the series locked at 2-2, NBA 2K25 simulated the matchup—and the virtual hardwood favored the Thunder.

According to the latest sim, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 118-105 in Game 5. Once again, the game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter, where OKC outperformed Indiana with tough defense and clutch shooting.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an MVP-worthy performance, racking up 45 points, 8 boards, 10 dimes, 4 steals, and a block. He’s been on fire throughout the series, and Game 5 was no exception. Jalen Williams also stepped up with 21 points and strong playmaking. Oklahoma City now leads the series for the first time and sits one win away from its first title since the team’s Seattle days.

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The Pacers, meanwhile, leaned heavily on Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Both notched 31 points, and while their offensive output was impressive, the supporting cast couldn’t keep pace with OKC’s momentum. Defensive lapses in the final stretch cost them dearly, and they now face elimination.

Heading back to Indiana, the pressure is on. The Pacers must win Game 6 to keep their championship hopes alive. Their ability to bounce back has been tested all postseason long, and they’ll need every ounce of fight left to force a Game 7.

These NBA 2K25 simulations offer a fun way to predict real-life results, with gameplay data and slider customization allowing for incredibly lifelike outcomes. While nothing’s ever certain, fans use these sims to see how teams might perform under pressure.

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