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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: I want to hear daily OKC Thunder news. If they played a game then give me the highlights.
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Welcome to "Big Dill Sports," where we serve up the freshest takes on all things basketball. I’m your host, Dillon, and you’re tuned into our special segment, "OKC Thunder Strikes Daily." Buckle up, because today, we’ve got a thunderous breakdown of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s thrilling victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Friday night was nothing short of spectacular at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Oklahoma City Thunder clawed back from a 10-point deficit to tie the series at 2-2 with a 111-104 victory. Talk about a nail-biter! This game had everything a basketball fan could want.
In the final minutes, the Thunder stormed back with a dominating 12-1 run. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nothing short of electrifying, scoring 15 of the team's last 16 points. He was like a human highlight reel—starting with a crucial fadeaway jumper that edged OKC ahead 104-103 with just over two minutes remaining. And that three-pointer from the wing? Pure magic!
Let's not forget the Thunder outscored the Pacers 31-17 in the fourth quarter. This was the first time in this series that OKC took control in the final frame, showing incredible resilience and grit, especially given that they were trailing at halftime, 60-57.
Now, let’s dive into some player highlights. Leading the charge was our ‘big dill’ of the night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He poured in a game-high 35 points, sinking eight free throws in the closing minutes. What really stands out was his 12-of-24 shooting from the field and a perfect 11-for-11 from the charity stripe. Shai just keeps writing his own records in the history books.
Joining Shai in the spotlight was Jalen Williams, delivering a solid 27 points and snagging 7 rebounds. His efficiency at the free-throw line, going 11-for-11, sealed the deal for OKC. Chet Holmgren also made his presence felt with a double-double, hauling down 15 rebounds to go along with his 14 points.
And let's give a shoutout to Alex Caruso, who came off the bench like a whirlwind, scoring 20 points and swiping 5 steals. He made history as the first player since 1973-74 to score 20+ points with 5+ steals off the bench in a Finals game. The man was everywhere, contributing significantly in just over 30 minutes of play.
On the Pacers’ side, Pascal Siakam started strong, but the Thunder’s defense, particularly Lu Dort's pressure, shut him down in the fourth quarter. This helped the Thunder limit the Pacers to just one field goal in the final four minutes. That's some lockdown defense!
For those of you loving team stats, listen to this: despite the Thunder shooting just 3-for-17 from beyond the arc, they set an NBA milestone by winning with under 10 assists, 15+ turnovers, and shooting under 20% from three. Before this victory, teams in that situation were 0-82. If that’s not a testament to their tenacity, I don’t know what is.
OKC also shattered records for total points in a regular and postseason combined, surpassing the 2018-19 Warriors, and their postseason steals record broke the longstanding mark set by the ‘77 Trail Blazers. These Thunder players are rewriting history—one game at a time!
As we wrap it up, remember Game 5 will be in Oklahoma City on Monday, June 17, at 8:30 p.m. ET. I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds! Until then, keep it locked here at "Big Dill Sports." I’m Dillon, reminding you to stay sporty, stay savvy, and always be a big dill!
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**Game Highlights:**
The Thunder overcame a 10-point deficit in the final minutes, closing the game on a 12-1 run. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the comeback, scoring 15 of the team's final 16 points. He hit a crucial fadeaway jumper to put the Thunder up 104-103 with 2:21 remaining, and later a three-pointer from the wing with 2:44 left to cut the Pacers' lead to 103-102. The Thunder outscored the Pacers 31-17 in the fourth quarter. This was the first time in the series that OKC won the final frame. At halftime, the Pacers led 60-57. The Thunder took their first lead of the second half late in the fourth quarter. With this win, the Thunder are now 6-0 after a loss in this postseason.
**Player Statistics:**
* **Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC):** Led all scorers with 35 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter. He was 11-for-11 from the free-throw line, with 8 of those coming in the final four minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander shot 12-of-24 from the field and also had 3 steals. This was his 14th game this postseason with 30+ points, making him the 7th player in NBA history to achieve this mark. Despite his high scoring, he was held without an assist.
* **Jalen Williams (OKC):** Scored 27 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. He shot 8-for-18 from the field and was a perfect 11-for-11 from the free-throw line. Williams became the 4th player in Thunder franchise history to score 400+ points in a single postseason.
* **Chet Holmgren (OKC):** Recorded a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. He also had 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block.
* **Alex Caruso (OKC):** Contributed 20 points off the bench on only 9 shots, along with 5 steals, in just over 30 minutes. This was his second 20-point game of the Finals, after not having any during the regular season. He became the first player to record 20+ points and 5+ steals off the bench in a Finals game since steals were fully recorded in 1973-74.
* **Pascal Siakam (IND):** Led the Pacers with 20 points. He had 14 points and 4 steals in the first half but did not score or record an assist in the fourth quarter.
* **Tyrese Haliburton (IND):** Contributed 18 points.
* **Obi Toppin (IND):** Finished with 17 points.
* **Bennedict Mathurin (IND):** After a strong Game 3, he had a difficult fourth quarter with multiple miscues, including missed free throws and costly away-from-play fouls.
**Team Statistics & Notable Information:**
* The Thunder shot 47.4% from the field but struggled from three-point range, going just 3-for-17 (17.6%). They made up for it at the free-throw line, converting 34 of their 38 attempts (89.5%).
* OKC outrebounded Indiana 43-33, including a 12-7 advantage on the offensive glass.
* The Thunder forced 15 Pacers turnovers.
* Oklahoma City became the first NBA team ever to win a game while recording 10 or fewer assists, committing 15+ turnovers, and shooting under 20% from three (on at least 10 attempts). Before this game, NBA teams were 0-82 in such situations.
* The Thunder set a new NBA record for most total points scored across a regular season and postseason, with 12,205 points, passing the 2018-19 Warriors.
* OKC recorded 207 steals this postseason, the most by a team in a single postseason, passing the 1977 Trail Blazers.
* The Thunder have tallied 444 points off turnovers this postseason, second-most in NBA history, and are 24 points away from the 2008 Celtics' record.
* Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams became the 7th duo in NBA history to each total 400+ points, 100+ rebounds, and 100+ assists in a single postseason.
* Lu Dort's defensive pressure in the fourth quarter was highlighted as a "catalyst" by Gilgeous-Alexander. The Pacers made only one field goal in the final 4 minutes of the game.
Game 5 will be played in Oklahoma City on Monday, June 17, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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