Oklahoma City Thunder bounces back in the final quarter of Game 4 as they secure the much-needed win in order to keep their relevance for the championship trophy intact. After a disappointing Game 3, NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets back on track, leading the team to its victory after being dominated in the first three quarters by the Indiana Pacers.
NBA Finals 2025 series now tied at 2-2, Indiana Pacers’ ambitious lead goes to waste in the fourth quarter
The Indiana Pacers had a good start in game 4, with hopes of securing a third win. For the first three quarters, the Pacers dominated the match with a decent lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, things took a rather windy turn as the Thunder team started the last quarter of the Game with a significant lead over the Pacers. Even though it was not as consistent as the Pacers were in the first three quarters, the Thunder managed to rack up a win.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ended the game as the highest scorer with 35 points, accompanied by 3 rebounds and 0 assists. The player was followed by Jalen Williams, scoring 27 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists. The NBA MVP stormed his team to the win in the fourth quarter, racking up a total of 15 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter itself. However, despite the humongous score, it was the first time in the 2024-25 season that Gilgeous-Alexander finished a game without any assists. It was a very steep win claimed by the Thunder, with the Pacers almost on the verge of claiming the third win through combined efforts. Pascal Siakam almost led the Pacers to their third win with a team-high score of 20 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists but fell short to the 15-point quarter pulled off by the star player of the Thunder team, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Game ended with the score being 111-104, favoring the Thunder.Also read: “Dumb and Dumber” — Indiana Pacers fans trolling ESPN analysts Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins during NBA Finals Game 4 go viralThe Oklahoma City Thunder kept their hopes alive for the championship trophy with their last-moment game 4 win. With the series now tied at 2-2, Game 5 becomes a crucial match for both teams to secure an advantage over the other. Game 5 has been scheduled for June 16, 2025.
