Pacers Aim to Bring the Thunder Down in Game 4 at the Fieldhouse

The Indiana Pacers have the home crowd buzzing and the NBA Finals momentum swinging in their favor as they prepare for a pivotal Game 4 tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With a 2-1 series lead in hand, the Pacers can put a stranglehold on the Finals and move one win away from bringing a long-awaited championship banner back to Indiana.

Game 3 was all about the next men up. Bennedict Mathurin provided a spark off the bench with a statement 27-point performance, showcasing the depth of a Pacers team that thrives when the pace quickens and the defense intensifies. Meanwhile, veteran T.J. McConnell brought grit and hustle—racking up key steals and assists that turned the tide late in the third quarter.

All eyes tonight will once again be on Tyrese Haliburton, the floor general who’s orchestrated the offense with poise and purpose. Though Myles Turner has been battling through illness, his interior presence and rim protection remain critical against a young, high-flying OKC team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

Historically, the winner of Game 3 in a tied Finals series goes on to win it all nearly 75% of the time. But Indiana can’t rest easy—the Thunder haven’t lost back-to-back games since April and are known for bouncing back behind the energy of their young core.

Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the roof might come off if the blue and gold deliver again. With one of the loudest crowds in the league behind them, the Pacers are just two victories away from basketball immortality.