Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ignites Thunder's Epic Game 4 Comeback to Even Finals
What a night in Indianapolis! Just when it looked like the Indiana Pacers might seize control of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder flipped the script in jaw-dropping fashion. Down by 10 points in the second half and with their championship hopes hanging by a thread, the Thunder turned to their superstar—and he delivered like an MVP.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unstoppable. With the season potentially slipping away, SGA erupted for 15 of his 35 points in the final 4:38 of the game. He carried the team on his back and orchestrated a dramatic 111-104 victory, evening the series 2-2 and breathing new life into Oklahoma City’s title dreams. Coach Mark Daigneault summed it up perfectly: “He definitely showed who he is tonight.”
Let’s talk about clutch. The Thunder ended the game on a 16-7 run, and Gilgeous-Alexander was responsible for all but one of those points. It wasn’t flashy three-point shooting—OKC hit only three from deep all game, their fewest all season. SGA didn’t even record an assist, which is rare. But it was grit, willpower, and execution in the biggest moments that mattered.
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Jalen Williams backed him up with 27 points, while Alex Caruso added 20, and Chet Holmgren grabbed 15 rebounds to go with his 14 points. It wasn’t pretty, but it was gritty. The Thunder battled, fought through adversity, and walked out of Gainbridge Fieldhouse with the series tied—and with momentum.
The Pacers started strong, exploding for 20 points in under five minutes and leading by as much as 10. Toppin had some electric moments, including a massive baseline dunk and 17 points overall. Siakam added 20, and Haliburton chipped in 18. But in the fourth, the tide turned, and they couldn’t hold off OKC’s relentless charge.
Things even got heated—Flagrant 1 fouls flew in both directions. Tensions rose. Emotions ran high. And then, when it mattered most, Gilgeous-Alexander took over. His cold-blooded step-back jumper with just over two minutes left gave OKC their first lead of the second half—and they never gave it back.
Game 5 shifts back to Oklahoma City, and with the series now essentially a best-of-three, the Thunder hold home-court advantage once again. It’s anyone’s title now. But one thing’s clear: with SGA playing like this, OKC isn’t going down quietly.
As Gilgeous-Alexander put it, “We knew it when we woke up this morning; 3-1 is a lot different than 2-2 going back home.” And now? The Finals are wide open.
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