The Indiana Pacers had the lead late in Game 4, but the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to even the series at 2-2 with a 111-104 win on June 13. Late in the game, Bennedict Mathurin missed three critical free throws for the Pacers.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was efficient and electric pouring in 34 points, to bring his series total to 72 points. That is the most points by a player in their first two NBA Finals games in history, surpassing Allen Iverson’s previous best of 71.