If the Pacers lose this series, they will look at the Game 4 loss as the one that made the difference, the one that altered the direction of the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers' Finals Hero Might Be Remembered for Blunders Instead originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home, 111-104.

The Indiana Pacers had the lead late in Game 4, but the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to even the series at 2-2 with a 111-104 win on June 13. Late in the game, Bennedict Mathurin missed three critical free throws for the Pacers.

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Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle argues with NBA referee Josh Tiven after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images