Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) react after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
The Oklahoma City Thunder aren't in full must-win mode just yet, but they are in desperate need of a win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City before taking Game 3 at home to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
For Mark Daigneault and company, desperate times call for desperate measures. The Thunder are going back to their double-big starting lineup in Game 4, featuring Isaiah Hartenstein alongside Chet Holmgren in the front court, according to Jouse Pavon of ClutchPoints.
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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault directs players against the Indiana Pacers during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault motions to his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center.
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Indiana Pacers in game three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Indiana Pacers during the first half during game three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) finishes off a dunk in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena.
Oklahoma City had been starting Cason Wallace in the back court with Holmgren as the only big, but they are going back to their roots in Game 4. Daigneault is certainly hoping that this can change the momentum of the NBA Finals and help the Thunder get back home in a 2-2 series.
This story will be updated.