Jaylen breaks Antetokounmpo s NBA record and tops the top

On June 17, 2025, G5 of the NBA Finals had a wonderful showdown. The Thunder defeated the Pacers at home and took a 3-2 lead in the series with a score of 120-109, holding the match point. Although Alexander handed over a gorgeous data: 9 of 20 shots, 13 of 14 free throws, scoring 31 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks, the most brilliant star in this game was Jaylen, who performed better.

Jaylen scored 6 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists in the first quarter with 1 of 3 shots, and contributed 1 steal. Entering the second quarter, Jaylen recovered in form, made 3 of 4 shots (1 of 1 of 3-pointers during the period), and made 3 free throws, with a total score of 10 points and 1 rebound. At the end of the half, he became the highest score in the game with 16 points, helping the Thunder expand the lead to 14 points.

However, the Pacers showed strong counterattack ability in the third quarter, with 34 points in a single quarter, among which McConnell performed well, making 6 of 8 shots in a single quarter and 1 of 1 free throws, scoring 13 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal. Facing the opponent's strength, Jaylen is not showing any weakness. He made 4 of 5 shots in a single quarter (1 of 1 of 3-pointers), 4 of 5 free throws, scoring 13 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. Relying on Jaylen's firepower, the Thunder were only 6 points behind in this quarter, but they still led by 8 points into the final quarter. In the last quarter, Siakam also began to show his strength. He made all 5 shots in a single quarter (2 of 2 three-pointers), 2 of 2 free throws, scoring 14 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 1 block, narrowing the gap to 2 points. However, at the critical moment, Jaylen scored continuously, widening the gap again, successfully extinguishing the Pacers' hope of counterattack. He made 4-for-8 shots (1 of 2 three-pointers) and 2-for-4 free throws, scoring a total of 11 points and 1 rebound.

Jeren's playing time in this game was 35 minutes and 11 seconds. Statistics show that he made 14 of 25 shots (3 of 5 three-pointers), 9 of 12 free throws, scoring a total of 40 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal. He became the second player in the history of the Thunder to score 40 in a single game in the Finals, and Westbrook first was. In addition, Jaylen broke an NBA record held by Antetokounmpo. Which record is it?

Antetokounmpo played 37 minutes and 40 seconds in G3 in the 2021 Finals, made 14 of 23 shots, and made 13 of 17 free throws, scoring 41 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal, setting a record of 37 minutes and 58 seconds better than Kobe, becoming the player with the shortest playing time in a single game with 40 points. Jaylen only took 35 minutes and 11 seconds in his 40-minute performance today, 2 minutes and 29 seconds less than Antetokounmpo, successfully regaining this title and becoming the holder of a new record!