INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (Diya TV) – Facing a raucous Indiana crowd and a 10-point second-half deficit, OKC clawed back to defeat the Pacers 111–104 in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday night. With the win, the series is now tied at two games apiece heading back to Oklahoma City for a pivotal Game 5.
As has been the case throughout this postseason, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the difference. The league MVP exploded for 15 of his 35 points in the final five minutes, including a perfect 10-for-10 performance from the free-throw line. He didn’t record a single assist on the night but didn’t need to. His scoring alone was enough to bury Indiana down the stretch.
Jalen Williams chipped in 27 points for the Thunder, and Alex Caruso added a crucial 20 off the bench. Center Chet Holmgren held his own in the paint with 14 points and 15 rebounds.
Indiana saw the game slip away in the worst possible fashion. The Pacers managed just one assist in the entire fourth quarter and missed all eight of their three-point attempts after SGA’s run started. Pascal Siakam led the team with 20 points and five steals. Tyrese Haliburton and Obi Toppin combined for 35 points but the offense sputtered when it mattered most.
The series now shifts back to OKC for Game 5 on Monday, where both teams will look to take control of what’s shaping up to be a thrilling Finals. With momentum now swinging in their favor, the Thunder are hoping their home crowd can propel them one step closer to a title.
