In a tightly contested Game 4 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-104, evening the series. Despite a solid scoring performance from Pascal Siakam, who contributed 20 points, the Pacers lost their grip on the game in the final moments. Bennedict Mathurin, who previously lit up Game 3 with 27 points, struggled in this matchup, scoring only eight points and missing crucial free throws at the end, which ultimately allowed the Thunder to snatch victory.

Mathurin's poor performance raised questions about his ability to handle pressure at the highest level, especially with the Finals MVP discussions that had emerged after Game 3. The outcome of this series will heavily influence how he is remembered, depending on whether the Pacers can bounce back in Game 5. The pressure mounts as Indiana looks to reclaim the lead while heading into Oklahoma City.