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Reversal! Thunder defeats Pacers, Alexander slaps in the face, Foster s yells controversy

3:25pm, 14 June 2025【Basketball】

In the fourth leg of the NBA Finals, the Pacers played against the Thunder again at home. The Pacers' winning situation is very good, and they have found a way to win. If they can win this game, the championship will be stable. Thunder's life is hanging on the line, there is no way out, and a victory must be won. Dai Shuai changed the formation and Harteng started!

The Pacers led the Thunder 60-57 by one goal, basically hit a 55th. However, this happened when the referee called the Thunder in favor of the Thunder, and if Foster made a normal penalty, the Pacers would lead more. The Pacers performed significantly better, had a balanced internally and externally, played very teamly, and adjusted their mentality in a timely manner. The only drawback was that they made too many mistakes, reaching 9 times. The Thunder scored a lot of points in the inside and free throws, but the outside line was too poor, with only 1 of 10 shots. If there was no referee to protect him, he would be suppressed and beaten by the Pacers.

Data: Siakam 14 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 assists, Halliburton 8 points, 5 assists, McConaughey 8 points, Totel 7 points and 6 rebounds, Nesmith 6 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, Turner 6 points and 2 rebounds, Mathering 5 points, Nemhard 3 points and 2 assists, Shepard 3 points; Jaylenway 16 points and 3 rebounds, Alexander 12 points and 2 rebounds, Caruso 11 points and 4 interrupts, Chett 6 points and 6 rebounds, Dortmund 5 points and 2 rebounds, Kenway 4 points and 2 rebounds, Wallace 2 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, Harten 1 rebound and 1 assist.

In the second half, the Thunder continued to hit the inside mainly, with high efficiency. The Pacers' outside shooting percentage decreased. Fortunately, the team scored enough, and if they didn't work on the outside, they would play in the inside and maintain a weak lead. As the game progressed, after the Pacers' defensive intensity increased, the Thunder frequently made a blow to the iron, unable to keep up with the rhythm, and the score was widened. Sika made a three-pointer at the top of the arc, and the Pacers stopped the Thunder 71-64.

After the timeout, Alexander was defended by Nemhard, who also had three-pointers, and was both offensive and defensive. Alexander intercepted a one-stop + made a free throw, tied a three-pointer and stopped the Thunder again 80-72. Caruso scored four points in a row, but the Thunder could not defend against it. The Pacers scored too many points, so it was hard to defend. Jay Lenway, a big hat, + an empty cut dunk, the difference reached double digits...

The Thunder players' mentality collapsed, made constant mistakes, and they all came back to the court. Alexander could not score, and it was really impossible to do without free throws. Toping became the X factor, breaking the balance between the two sides and helping the Pacers pull the score apart. The Pacers are such a magical team, with role players standing up in every game. No wonder they can reach Carlisle's high level now.

But unexpectedly, there was a problem with the Pacers' attack in the fourth quarter, and Halliburton had no magic. The Thunder rebounded strongly, Alexander played without any solution, played MVP style, and finally completed the reversal, turning the score into 2-2, and fighting the battle of Tianwang Mountain.