The Oklahoma City Thunder used a massive fourth quarter from MVP award winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to help defeat the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. It took a 12-1 run down the stretch, but the Thunder were able to fend off the Pacers' pursuit of taking a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 of his 35 points in the all-important fourth quarter and was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. His defense has also been exceptional this series, as his 10 steals are tied with Alex Caruso for the series lead.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam passes the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren defends during Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam passes the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren defends during Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025.
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Chet Holmgren has two words on injury during NBA Finals
While the Thunder came away with the victory to head back to Oklahoma City tied at two games apiece, Thunder fans held their breath when Chet Holmgren rolled his ankle. However, he didn't have a wrap on it and kept it simple with reporters regarding the injury ahead of Game 5.
"It's fine," said Holmgren.
Holmgren has been a pivotal part of the Thunder's success this series. He's currently the rebound leader between both teams in the series. If he's compromised, we'll find out pretty early in Game 5, and the Pacers will look to capitalize on the opportunity.
Considering Holmgren was able to play through the injury in Game 4, it suggests he's good to go and even made some pivotal plays late to help the Thunder secure the win.
With the series tied at two, the Thunder once again have home-court advantage from this point on and will look to take their first series lead when the two face off for Game 5 at the Paycom Center on Monday night. The Thunder are -560 at FanDuel Sportsbook to win the series, implying an 84.5% chance to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy when it's all said and done.