Star gave the finest performance of his career on Monday, helping lead his team to take a 3-2 advantage over the Indiana Pacers.

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

Jalen Williams scored a tough contested floater to close the third quarter and extend OKC's lead to 87-79. The Thunder needed the bucket after a 13-point outburst from T.J. McConnell allowed the Pacers to eat into OKC's 14-point halftime lead.