Monday night at Paycom Center, Pops saw it, felt it, as his son Jalen Williams bent Game 5 of the NBA Finals to his will. The All-Star forward attacked the Indiana Pacers like his reputation needed saving. Crossovers to the paint. Shoulder into chests. Layups softly off glass.

Jalen Williams joined a rare 40-point NBA Finals club Monday night in the Thunder's 120-109 win over the Pacers in Game 5 to move OKC a win away from the title.

This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. If you’re wondering how the Big 3 is going, Stephen Jackson tried to get in a fight after a game,