Thunder Level NBA Finals with Late Rally Against Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, tying the series at two games each.
Overview
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, leading the Thunder to a crucial Game 4 victory.
- The Thunder's win ties the NBA Finals series at 2-2 against the Pacers, following a late-game comeback.
- Despite struggling with 3-point shooting, the Thunder executed a 12-1 scoring run to secure the win in the final minutes.
- The Pacers had previously taken a 2-1 series lead, showcasing strong performances from their bench and key players.
- Oklahoma City committed 19 turnovers in Game 4, the highest in the playoffs, but overcame this to level the series.
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Analysis
Emphasizes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's late-game performance, leading the Thunder to victory in Game 4.
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, tying the series at 2-2.
Oklahoma City had 19 turnovers, the most they have had in the playoffs, compared to Indiana's 14.
The Pacers had their best game of the series and now lead 2-1.
Oklahoma City had a poor shooting performance, making only three 3-pointers and scoring just 18 points in the fourth quarter.
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points as a top performer coming off the bench for the Pacers in just 22 minutes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, with 15 in the fourth quarter, leading his team to victory in the NBA Finals.
Articles (15)
Center (7)
"…Gilgeous-Alexander fought through the mental and physical fatigue and delivered a performance befitting of an MVP."
USA TODAY·18d·"…The Thunder evened up the NBA Finals with a 111-104 victory, showcasing a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Alex Caruso."
USA TODAY·18d·"…Instead, by beating Indiana at its own game and dominating the game late, Oklahoma City rebounded from a stunning loss only 48 hours earlier to win Game 4 of the Finals 111-104 to even the best-of-seven series at 2-2."
NBC News·18d·"…The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 to tie the NBA Finals."
ABC News·18d·"…The Indiana Pacers are two wins away from their first-ever NBA title."
USA TODAY·20d·"…Indiana’s bench stole Game 3, helping the Pacers to a 116-107 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, June 11, pushing the Pacers to a 2-1 series lead."
USA TODAY·20d·"…During a bravura fourth quarter Wednesday in Indianapolis, the Pacers unleashed their best defense of the series and hustle on offense to force Oklahoma City into uncharacteristic mistakes and earn a 116-107 win and a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series."
NBC News·20d·FAQ
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, with 15 points in the fourth quarter, and also had three rebounds, three steals, and one block.
The Thunder executed a crucial 12-1 scoring run in the final minutes despite committing 19 turnovers, the highest in the playoffs.
The Thunder made lineup and rotation changes, which were entrusted to their coach, and these adjustments contributed to their success.
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