Gilgeous-Alexander's Dominance Leads Thunder to Comeback Victory, Ties NBA Finals

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a dominant performance, scoring 15 of his 35 points in the final quarter. This propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers, with a final score of 111-104. The win tied the NBA Finals at two games apiece.

Jalen Williams contributed 27 points, Alex Caruso added 20, and Chet Holmgren finished with 14 points and 15 rebounds for the Thunder. The team achieved this victory despite struggling from beyond the arc, making only three three-pointers, a season low. Additionally, Gilgeous-Alexander did not record any assists for the first time this season.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 20 points, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 18 and Obi Toppin added 17. Game 5 of the series is scheduled for Monday night in Oklahoma City, with the Thunder now holding home-court advantage.

The Thunder's victory significantly improved their chances of winning the championship. Historically, teams that take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals have a very high success rate in winning the title. The Pacers had appeared poised to take a commanding lead before the Thunder rallied.

Gilgeous-Alexander's performance was crucial, as he scored nine consecutive points during a critical stretch, helping the Thunder take control of the game.

The Pacers started strong, scoring 20 points in the first five minutes. They built an early nine-point lead but were unable to maintain their momentum. The game also saw increased intensity, with two flagrant fouls called. The Pacers closed the second quarter with a strong run, taking a lead into halftime.

Indiana extended their lead in the third quarter, but Oklahoma City responded with a run to tie the game early in the fourth. The teams traded leads throughout the final quarter, with the score tied multiple times. Gilgeous-Alexander's step-back jump shot with just over two minutes remaining gave the Thunder the lead, which they held until the end of the game.