Thunder Rally Late, Gilgeous-Alexander Shines in Thriller Against Pacers
In a thrilling playoff matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by this season’s Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, edged out the Indiana Pacers 113-108 on Saturday night. Thunder coach Mark Daigneaul opted to rest Gilgeous-Alexander late in the third quarter, a departure from his typical strategy, which paid off in dramatic fashion.
With the Pacers holding a narrow 101-97 lead and just under four minutes left on the clock, Gilgeous-Alexander took over the game, scoring 15 of the Thunder’s final 16 points. He also showcased his prowess at the free-throw line, making all ten attempts for a flawless performance. Gilgeous-Alexander concluded the night with an impressive overall tally, further solidifying his spot as a key player in the postseason.
Beyond Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams contributed significantly for Oklahoma City, scoring 27 points and grabbing seven rebounds, while Alex Caruso added 20 points off the bench, proving vital to the Thunder’s success.
On the other side, the Pacers struggled to maintain their lead. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 20 points, but expressed disappointment at their execution down the stretch. “We just didn’t execute at the end of the game,” Siakam lamented. “We didn’t get easy shots. The easy shots that we got, we missed them, and they made them.”
As the Thunder look ahead, they will host Game Five of the series at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Monday night at 19:30 local time (01:30 BST, Tuesday). The stakes are high, and with Gilgeous-Alexander in top form, fans can expect an electrifying contest.
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