The Indiana Pacers squandered a significant chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals after a disappointing Game 4 performance. Holding a narrow 103-99 advantage with 3:20 left on the clock, the Pacers failed to hit another field goal, succumbing to a 12-1 run by the Thunder, who ultimately took the game 111-104, leveling the series at two games apiece.

Bennedict Mathurin's late-game struggles were particularly notable; the Pacers' sixth man committed two fouls away from the ball in the final moments while missing three of four free throw attempts. With the series now tied and momentum swinging towards the Thunder, the Pacers will need to regroup and find ways to capitalize on their late-game opportunities in Game 5.