14 Jun 2025, 06:46
Oklahoma City Ties the Series in NBA Finals Against Indiana
- Oklahoma City won the fourth game of the NBA Finals, leveling the series.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the game's MVP, scoring 35 points.
- The next game will take place in Oklahoma City, where the team will try to leverage their home advantage.
This was reported by Associated Press, The New York Times, L'Équipe.
Game Overview
On June 14, 2025, in Indianapolis, the fourth game of the NBA Finals took place, where the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-104. This victory allowed the Thunder to tie the series, which now stands at 2-2.
Key Moments of the Game
Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was named the season MVP, scored 35 points, while Jalen Williams added 27 points. Indiana, accustomed to comebacks in the playoffs, failed to capitalize on their chances in the fourth quarter, not scoring from 3:19 until 20 seconds remaining in the game.
Strategic Changes
The Thunder returned Isaiah Hartenstein to the starting lineup, allowing the team to have two players standing 7 feet tall on the court. This decision was a response to Indiana scoring 50 points in the paint during the third game of the series.
Quarter Results
- First Quarter: Indiana 35 - Oklahoma City 34
- Second Quarter: Indiana 60 - Oklahoma City 57
- Third Quarter: Indiana 87 - Oklahoma City 80
- Fourth Quarter: Indiana 104 - Oklahoma City 111
Upcoming Matches
The fifth game of the series will take place in Oklahoma City on Monday at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. The Thunder now have home-court advantage, while Indiana will need to find ways to improve their performance in critical moments.
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