Oklahoma City Thunder Dig Deep Down To Defeat Indiana Pacers And Even Up NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder staged an impressive turnaround against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, securing a thrilling 111-104 victory that equalized the NBA Finals at two games apiece. This win propels the series into a best-of-three format, with Oklahoma City now enjoying home-court advantage. Throughout the playoffs, the Pacers have demonstrated a knack for comebacks driven by formidable defense and clutch offensive plays, but on this occasion, the Thunder executed a pivotal comeback of their own, overcoming a ten-point deficit in the third quarter.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a standout performer, amassing 35 points and delivering 15 crucial points in the final stretch. He emphasized the importance of urgency, stating, "Being down 3-1 is a lot different than 2-2." The series resumes in Oklahoma City on Monday, with Game 5 scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. As both teams have showcased their ability to win in hostile territory, the intensity of this tightly contested series continues to build.