MVP scored 35 points, substitute surprises set a record, reversed against the trend in the final quarter, and the Thunder regained home advantage

On June 14, 2025, the matchup of the fourth game of the NBA Finals continued. The Pacers continued to have a home advantage. In the last game, relying on the strong performance of the whole nation, they defeated the Thunder and defended their home victory. So far, they led 2-1 with a big score. The Thunder can be called a back-to-back in this game. If they lose another game, they will fall into the abyss, so the Thunder will surely launch a fierce counterattack and regain the home advantage!

Alexander plays all-round in both offense and defense!

The starting situation of the two teams, the Pacers line up a fixed five-Tiger lineup, Halliburton + Siakam + Turner + Nesmith + Nembhard; Thunder head coach Dagnot changed the lineup temporarily, adjusting Hartenstein to the starting lineup, ranking out the double tower lineup of Alexander + Jaylen Williams + Homgren + Dort + Hartenstein!

In the first quarter, the Thunder team Dort and Holmgren broke through the basket and scored a layup. The Pacers felt hot at the beginning. Siakam, Nesmith and Halliburton made three-pointers from the outside one after another. The Pacers started 11-6. Alexander, Jaylen Williams, and Holmgren made consecutive fouls and free throws to increase points. Turner made consecutive kills and scored 6 points in the inside. Nembhard also made three-pointers in appearance. The Pacers led 20-12, followed by Caruso, Jaylen Williams broke through the basket and scored 9 points in a row, and responded with two mid-range hits from the pallet. Dort made a three-pointer from the outside to tie the gap to 24. Mathurin and Siakam made consecutive fouls and free throws to score. Jaylen Williams and Caruso scored 6 points in a row. In the final stage, Siakam and McConnell made consecutive mid-range shots, and Alexander and Williams scored at the basket to score 4 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led 35-34!

Alexander scored 35 points again!

In the second quarter, Mathurin and McConnell of the Pacers scored 5 points in a row, Alexander and Homgren hit the basket three times in a row, and scored 7 points in a row, the two teams tied at 40, Shepard and McConnell of the Pacers scored 5 points in a row, Alexander led Caruso and Williams to break through the inside and score, completing the score over and leading 46-45, Caruso, Alexander and Jaylen Williams made consecutive foul free throws, Pacers Nesmith, Siakam and Toppin joined forces to return 7 points, and the Thunder led 53-52. In the final stage, Siakam and Halliburton of the Pacers made consecutive kills and injuries in the inside and scored 8 points in a row, Jaylen Williams and Wallace cut the basket to respond. At the end of the half-time, the Pacers led 60-57!

The change of sides and then fought again. Siakam, Nembuhad and Turner took turns to attack the basket to make free throws and score points. Jaylen Williams and Homgren of the Thunder shot and returned 5 points. The Pacers led 68-62. Alexander started the scoring mode and scored 8 consecutive shots. The Pacers also found that the offensive feel was hot. Siakam, Nembhard and Toppin made four three-pointers from the outside. The Pacers led 80-72. The Thunder substitute Caruso scored 7 points in a row to help the team get close to the point difference. Halliburton, Mathurin and Pallet broke through one after another to complete the score. The Pacers widened the score difference to double digits and led 86-76. In the final stage, Jaylen Williams made consecutive mid-range shots. After three quarters of the game, the Pacers led 87-80!

Jaylen Williams performed efficiently!

The final quarter, Caruso and Homgren of the Thunder team broke through the inside and scored kills. The Pacers Topin made a mid-shot shot. The Pacers led 89-86. Halliburton and Nembhad cut and scored a goal, Caruso and Jaylen Williams scored consecutively and free throws to 91. Nembhad, Turner and Halliburton broke through the basket and scored 6 points in succession. The Thunder team scored consecutively, and scored 2+1 in the interior. Pacers led 101-97, and then Alexander started his personal scoring mode again, scoring 7 points in a row with inside and outside shots, helping the Thunder overtake 104-103. In the last two minutes of the game, Dort and Alexander made fouls and free throws, and the Pacers repeatedly made foul mistakes at critical moments. In the last minute, Alexander of the Thunder once again withstood the pressure and made all four free throws, and the game lost the suspense of the victory and loss. In the end, the Thunder completed the final quarter reversal, defeating the Pacers 111-104, and tied the series to 2-2!

Score in the two teams:

Pacers, Halliburton fell back in form, shooting 7 of 15 shots, 1 of 7 three-pointers, 3 of 3 free throws, scored 18 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals; Siakam made 6 of 15 shots, 2 free throws, 2 free throws, 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals 1 block; Turner made 3 of 10 shots, 6 of 6 free throws, 12 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists; Nembhard made 4 of 9 shots, 2 three-pointers, 2 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block; Nesmith made 2 of 9 shots, 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal; Bench player, scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks; Mathulin scored 8 points, 2 rebounds; McConnell scored 8 points, 2 assists; Shepard scored 3 points!

Halliburton's performance in this game declined!

Thunder, Alexander made a big splash in this game, shooting 12 of 24 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 10 of 10 free throws, scored 35 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block; Jaylen Williams made 8 of 18 shots, 11 of 11 free throws, 27 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Homgren made 4 of 9 shots, 6 free throws, 14 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block; Dort made 2 shots, 2 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Hartenstein scored 2 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Caruso made another miracle to contribute 20 points, 3 rebounds, 5 steals; Williams scored 4 points, 3 rebounds, and Wallace scored 2 points!