Series tied up 2-2! SGA and Haliburton both making cases for NBA Finals MVP.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander delivered a vintage Finals performance, pouring in 15 of his 35 points in the final 4:38, including a clutch 3-pointer and a baseline jumper that flipped the momentum in Oklahoma City’s favor. His late-game burst capped a 12–1 closing run that erased Indiana’s ten-point lead and secured a vital road victory.

The Thunder’s bench received an unexpected boost from veteran guard Alex Caruso, who erupted for 20 points and five steals in Game 4 — earning accolades as the unlikely "Batman" of Oklahoma City’s Finals push. Caruso’s energy off the bench complemented the starters and swung key moments in OKC’s favor.

Rookie center Chet Holmgren contributed 15 rebounds and 14 points, anchoring Oklahoma City’s interior presence. Meanwhile, Jalen Williams added 27 points, helping sustain the Thunder’s offensive tempo alongside Caruso and the starters.

The Pacers held a 10-point lead late in the third quarter, but their offense faltered when it mattered most. They shot just 27.8% in the fourth, missing all eight 3-pointers, as the team went completely cold down the stretch. Tyrese Haliburton finished with 18 points, but the lack of ball movement in crunch time sparked criticism from head coach Rick Carlisle.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 20 points and five steals, but after the third quarter, the offense stalled — culminating in just one point scored in the final three minutes of regulation and all of OT

Game 4 was a turning point nonetheless: A showcase of SGA’s superstar potential, the unexpected emergence of Alex Caruso as a Finals difference-maker, and the Pacers’ struggles under postseason pressure. With the series tied and heading into Oklahoma City, both teams face a new set of adjustments — but the Thunder hold the momentum, and potentially, the psychological edge.