Thunder Rally to Tie NBA Finals Against Pacers at 2-2

The Oklahoma City Thunder staged a comeback to defeat the Indiana Pacers 108-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, leveling the series at 2-2 at Indianapolis’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Trailing by 15 points in the third quarter, the Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points, surged in the fourth, outscoring the Pacers 32-20. The game, played before 18,000 fans under blazing arena lights, saw Oklahoma City’s defense clamp down, forcing eight Pacers turnovers in the final period, with Chet Holmgren blocking three shots at the rim.

Gilgeous-Alexander, slicing through Indiana’s defense, hit a game-tying three-pointer with 1:12 left, sparking a 7-0 run capped by Jalen Williams’s dunk off a steal. The Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton’s 28 points and Pascal Siakam’s 22, faltered late, missing four straight shots as Thunder fans in blue jerseys roared from the stands.

Oklahoma City’s rally, fueled by 12 offensive rebounds, showcased their resilience after a Game 3 blowout loss. The series, the Thunder’s first Finals appearance since 2012, shifted to Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center for Game 5, with tip-off set for June 14, 2025, under a packed arena buzzing with anticipation.