Everything seemed to go wrong for Oklahoma City through most of a must-win Game 4.
The Thunder shot a dismal 3-of-17 from beyond the arc, trailed in assists at 10-21, and faced a 10-point deficit late in the third quarter — staring down the barrel of a daunting 3-1 series hole.
But somehow, some way, OKC found a way to breathe life back into its championship hopes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took command in the fourth as the Thunder rallied past the Indiana Pacers, 111-104, to tie their NBA Finals series at two-games apiece on Saturday (PH time), June 14.
SERIES TIED 😤
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) June 14, 2025
The reigning MVP poured in 15 of his 35 points in the final frame , including a go-ahead jumper that gave the Thunder their first lead of the second half at 104-103 with 2:23 left.
SGA GIVES OKC THEIR FIRST LEAD IN THE 2H 🤯
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2025
GET TO ABC NOW FOR GAME 4's ENDING!!!
OKC never looked back from there, holding on to secure their first road win of the NBA Finals — at the best possible time.
After trailing 87-80 entering the fourth, the Thunder finally flipped the script, outscoring Indiana in the final period for the first time in the series after having been outscored by a combined 27 points in the first three games.
THUNDER ERASE 10-POINT 2ND HALF DEFICIT.
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2025
SERIES TIED 2-2 HEADING BACK TO OKC 🚨
Jalen Williams chipped in 27 markers, while Alex Caruso played a solid outing off the bench with 20 points and five steals. Chet Holmgren finished with a huge 14-point, 15-rebound double-double.
Oklahoma City made a line-up change as Isaiah Hartenstein started in place of Cason Wallace and the decision paid off. The Thunder outrebounded the Pacers, 43-33, and dominated inside thanks to a 50-36 pain-point advantage.
Game 5 is set on Tuesday (PH time), June 17 as both teams eye a pivotal 3-2 lead.
Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam topscored the Pacers with 20 points as Tyrese Haliburton added 18 markers and seven assists.
SIAKAM THROWDOWN!
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2025
He's got 10 points and FOUR steals in the 1st quarter 😲
Obi Toppin chipped in 17 markers and seven rebounds off the bench but Indiana got outscored 14-4 in the final 3:52 seconds of regulation. The Pacers also lost a Game 4 for the first time this playoffs after winning their first three.
OBI TOPPIN BACK-TO-BACK TRIPLES 🔥@Pacers lead by 8 seeking a 3-1 Finals lead 👀
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2025
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
