In the high-stakes world of the NBA Finals, the battle between Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers just got nuclear. Thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ice-cold 35-point explosion, the Thunder clawed their way back from a near-certain loss to even the series 2–2. Somewhere in Oklahoma, a Sooner just did a backflip.
Game 4 wasn’t just basketball — it was Shakespeare with sneakers.
A First-Half Firefight: Offense, Fouls, and Flare
The game opened with Indiana Pacers dropping heat like they were on a Space Jam audition tape. Myles Turner dunked in early 6 points, and the Pacers started with a sizzling 4-of-5 from downtown, leading 20–12 before the Thunder could blink.
But wait — cue a 9–0 Thunder run, capped by Jalen Williams and MVP SGA, tying it up 24–24. Despite the fast pace, the real fireworks came from the whistle — Obi Toppin and Luguentz Dort both got slapped with flagrant fouls. Not the kind of “we love drama” the league markets.
At halftime, it was 60–57 Pacers. Haliburton dazzled with an and-one layup, and Siakam held the torch with 14 points. Thunder’s Jalen Williams kept it close with 16 points, while SGA had a “quiet” 12 — only because he was loading the fourth-quarter kill switch.
Third Quarter: Toppin Heats Up, Thunder Cool Off
The third was all about Obi Toppin’s microwave mode — back-to-back threes and a dunk pushed the Pacers to a double-digit lead, 87–80. The Thunder, meanwhile, struggled from deep, looking like they were shooting with oven mitts — 17 attempts, just 3 makes from three all night.
Still, the Thunder stayed within striking distance, thanks to gritty hustle and a Chet Holmgren presence that could only be described as “Elastic Kevin Garnett.”
The SGA Show: Final Act, Curtain Call
The fourth quarter? That belonged to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and no one else.
Down 7 points, Holmgren triggered a comeback surge with key buckets. But from the final 4:38, it was all SGA: 15 points, many off crucial free throws. He went 10-for-10 from the line overall, the last two sealing the 107–103 lead with just 44 seconds left.
His final stat line? 35 points, 12-of-24 shooting, 3 steals, 0 assists — the first Finals player since Jerry West in 1970 to drop 35 with a goose egg in the assists column. Call it the “Solo Act Symphony.”
Pacers’ Collapse: Missed Shots, Missed Opportunities
Indiana led most of the game. They had the energy. They had the home crowd. What they didn’t have was poise in the fourth.
Pascal Siakam, Toppin, and Haliburton collectively ran into a Thunder defensive wall in Q4. The team only scored 17 points in the final frame, and committed 10 fouls, including a pair of mind-bending inbound violations by Bennedict Mathurin.
As Haliburton said post-game, “We’ve gotta be better. Especially in key moments.” No lies detected.
Betting Odds and 188BET Watch
As Game 5 shifts to Oklahoma City on June 16 (June 17 Taiwan time), 188BET odds are bound to shift like a mood swing on draft night. With the Thunder regaining home-court and momentum, expect the line to open around Thunder -4.5, especially if SGA continues his Finals MVP campaign.
Prop bettors might want to hammer SGA Over Points, and keep an eye on live odds, as this series has been anything but predictable.
✅ FAQs – People Also Ask
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 4 against the Indiana Pacers, 111–104, tying the series 2–2.
SGA scored 35 points, including 15 in the last 4 minutes and 10-for-10 from the free throw line.
The Pacers’ offense collapsed in the fourth quarter with only 17 points, committed 10 team fouls, and allowed SGA to dominate late.
Game 5 will be played on June 16 (June 17 in Taiwan) in Oklahoma City.
Momentum is on their side. With the series tied and Game 5 at home, the Thunder are likely favorites, especially in sportsbooks like 188BET.
As the Seattle SuperSonics, the franchise won in 1979. Since relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008, they’re chasing their first.
Conclusion: Thunder Roars, Pacers Regroup
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers series is now a best-of-three, and both teams know what’s at stake. For the Thunder, it’s a shot at their first title since relocating from Seattle. For the Pacers, it’s a chance to win their first championship, ever.
SGA just delivered a Finals performance for the ages. Whether he can repeat it on home turf — that’s the million-dollar question.
💬 Got thoughts on SGA’s solo act or Pacers’ fourth-quarter collapse? Drop your take in the comments. And don’t miss our Game 5 preview coming soon!
