Charles Barkley on Thunder's NBA Finals Game 4 win: 'I think this series is a wrap'
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, evening the series at 2-2.
Similar to Game 3, Indiana dominated in the first half.
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The Pacers took an 87-80 lead into the last 12 minutes where OKC bounced back from the deficit, outscoring Indiana 31-17 in the final frame.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 35 points, 15 of which came in the fourth quarter. Jalen Williams chipped in with 27 points and seven rebounds while going a perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line. Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren added 14 points and 15 rebounds for the the Thunder.
Alex Caruso came off the bench and was OKC's third-leading scorer with 20 points, while Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 20 points.
Here are some social media reactions to OKC's win:
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NBA legend Charles Barkley: 'I think this series is a wrap.'
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