**Thunder Rally to Even NBA Finals Series Against Pacers**
The Oklahoma City Thunder staged a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 111-104 on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This victory leveled the series at two games apiece, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the championship battle.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the Thunder’s win, scoring 15 of his game-high 35 points in the final quarter. The NBA MVP showcased his clutch performance by scoring nine consecutive points down the stretch, sealing the comeback victory for Oklahoma City.
The Pacers started strong, quickly racking up 20 points in just under five minutes, marking only the second time this season that the Thunder allowed such a rapid scoring burst. Indiana built an early lead of nine points but struggled to maintain it as the game progressed.
Tensions flared midway through the second quarter when Obi Toppin received a Flagrant 1 foul for a hard foul on Alex Caruso. Shortly before halftime, Lu Dort retaliated with a Flagrant 1 foul on Toppin. The Pacers ended the half on a 15-6 run, taking a 60-57 lead into the locker room.
In the third quarter, Toppin’s impressive baseline dunk pushed Indiana ahead 86-76, marking their first double-digit lead of the series. However, the Thunder responded with a 13-3 run to tie the game at 89 early in the fourth quarter, igniting a back-and-forth battle.
The score was tied multiple times in the closing minutes, with the game knotted at 91, 95, and 97. Gilgeous-Alexander’s step-back jumper with 2:23 remaining finally gave the Thunder a 104-103 lead, their first of the second half. Jalen Williams contributed significantly with 27 points, while Alex Caruso added 20 and Chet Holmgren recorded a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Notably, the Thunder achieved this victory with a season-low of three 3-pointers and without any assists from Gilgeous-Alexander, a first for the season.
For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam led the scoring with 20 points, supported by Tyrese Haliburton with 18 and Obi Toppin with 17.
Game 5 of the series will take place in Oklahoma City on Monday night, where the Thunder will look to capitalize on their regained home-court advantage.
**FAQ**
*What was the key moment in the Thunder’s victory?*
The key moment in the Thunder’s victory was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s nine consecutive points in the fourth quarter, which helped secure the comeback win against the Pacers.
