Positive and negative value -40, Thunder Jaylen Williams encounters historic NBA Finals low in G6

Jaylen Williams made NBA Finals history with a brutal feat in the Thunder’s Game 6 against the Pacers Thursday night.

Jaylen Williams had an unforgettable night in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers Thursday night.

Williams scored 16 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 27 minutes of playing time. He made 6 of 13 shots in the game and 4 of 5 free throws.

Although his performance is not at All-Star level, it is particularly prominent when the Pacers hold absolute dominance when he is on the court. While Williams was on the court, Indiana beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 40 points. According to StatMuse data, Williams' plus-negative value is -40, making him the worst player in a single game in the finals since the live broadcast era. Jaylen Williams and the Thunder's next plan

Jaillen Williams and the Thunder had a chance to finish the series away. However, the Pacers refused to give up. The game started with a stalemate, and the Thunder took the lead early, and then Indiana counterattacked and tied the score in the first quarter to 28-25. It was the closest showdown in both sides' history, but the Indiana broke out in the next quarter, scoring 36 points. The home team continued its strong momentum in the third quarter, which also confirmed that both teams will participate in Game 7.

Oklahoma City hits a sluggish three-point shooting percentage when defending the Pacers from the outside. The Pacers only hit eight three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of only 26.7%, while the visiting team made 15 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of as high as 35.7%. The visiting team also failed to control the ball effectively, with 21 turnovers, and the Pacers took full advantage.

Oklahoma City has four players scoring in double digits, including Williams. Shay Gilgers-Alexander led the game with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. He made 7 of 15 shots in the game and 7 of 8 free throws in the free throw line. Isaiah Joe followed closely with 11 points and Isaiah Haltenstein scored 10 points and 4 rebounds.

The Thunder will compete with the Pacers for the first NBA championship in team history in Game 7. The competition will be held on June 22 at 8 p.m.