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

The third-year player answered the call with 40 points on 14-of-25 shooting with six rebounds and four assists OKC took a 3-2 series lead.

Thunder’s Jalen Williams Sends Clear Message After Historic Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder had to huff and puff to tie this year's NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at two games apiece. In Game 5 on Monday, they once again had to work and sweat, but they're now one win away from a world championship.