Thunder Thrills in Indy: Hartenstein's Subdued Evening Can't Dampen OKC's Series-Saving Victory
OKC Secures Comeback Win in Exciting Gameplay
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In Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a stunning comeback to tie the series with the Indiana Pacers, winning 111:104 in a nail-biting encounter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. With the series now standing at 2:2, the Oklahoma City Thunder, spearheaded by German center Isaiah Hartenstein and MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, can secure two match points at home on the 15th of June.
In a game that saw some high-stakes back-and-forth, the OKC Thunder largely outperformed the Pacers. Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 35 points, 15 of which came in the final five minutes, while Hartenstein managed just 2 points and 6 rebounds. Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso both scored over 20 points, with 27 and 20 points respectively, and Chet Holmgren achieved a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Pascal Siakam was the Pacers' top scorer with 20 points.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, described by his coach as the ultimate team player, acknowledged the team's resilience: "Just a fantastic performance by the whole team. We were seconds away from losing this game, but there was desperation, and it got us the win."
OKC able to maintain their composure in the tense final stretch, the visitors managed to overcome a ten-point third-quarter deficit (76:86) to claim an 11-point victory. In the final two minutes of the third quarter, expectations for the Thunder's victory were low. However, with Gilgeous-Alexander's three-pointer giving them their first lead since the first half (104:103) with 2:23 left, and him converting all of his free throws in the last 44 seconds, the game was ultimately sealed.
According to Gilgeous-Alexander, the situation heading into this crucial Game 4 was pivotal. "When we woke up this morning, we knew: a 3:1 lead is a lot different than a 2:2 before we head back home," he said.
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Fun Fact: This series sees both cities competing for their first NBA championship in the franchise era. Neither the Pacers nor the Thunder (formerly the Seattle SuperSonics) have previously tasted NBA glory, leaving an insatiable hunger for sporting history in the air.
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"With the series now tied at 2-2 in the NBA Finals, Basketball fans eagerly anticipate Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, as both teams strive to clinch their maiden NBA championship in the franchise era."
"In a thrilling turn of events during Game 4, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's late rally and time-defying performances by other Thunder players helped secure a pivotal win for OKC, setting the stage for an epic conclusion in the NBA Finals."
