The NBA Finals Game 5 tipped off on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center, but the fans were not looking impressed.

The series was tied 2-2 heading into the game, making it a close contest. But according to the fans, the clash looks more like a regular-season game than the NBA Finals.

While some fans weren't happy with the referee calls, bringing back the memories of Game 4, others just found the clash ‘lame’.

Here are a few reactions:

“It’s Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 2-2 series, and these guys are playing offense and defense like it’s a regular season game in February,” a fan wrote.

“This game is so sick Nembhard was fouled by Dort and SGA ends up shooting free throws. Lamest NBA finals,” another fan opined.

“I’ve seen enough @NBA. I’m done watching. It’s clear the refs favor OKC. So fuck you and your rigged finals,” a fan lamented.

“The NBA finals are sooo boring I can’t even watch the games,” another fan said.

“Just texted my best friend this, but it holds true: This may be the first time in my life I’ve been more invested in the Stanley Cup Finals than the NBA Finals,” a fan said.

The criticism continues from Game 4

In game 4, the officiating was also condemned, as the then-referee, Scott Foster, was subjected to extensive online backlash on Sunday.

Game 4, which featured more fouls and free throws than any of the other three games in the series, had Foster as one of its three on-court officials. Foster, who has consistently attracted criticism, did not participate in any of the first three contests.

In the game, Foster issued 23 personal fouls—12 against Oklahoma City, 11 against Indiana, and one flagrant foul against each team. He also assessed double technical fouls, one to Isaiah Hartenstein of Oklahoma City and the other to Obi Toppin of Indiana.

After that game, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle passionately defended the officials.

"I think it's awful, some of the things I've seen about the officiating and Scott Foster in particular," Carlisle stated. "I've known Scott Foster for 30 years." He's an excellent official. He has performed admirably throughout these playoffs. We have had him many times.

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