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

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers a message regarding Jalen Williams after the team's Game 5 win in the NBA Finals.

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.