Clemente Almanza: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I simply tried to be aggressive. I knew what it would’ve looked like if we didn’t win tonight. I didn’t wanna go down without swinging.”
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Supply: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
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Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC STEALS Recreation 4
🏀 SGA DOMINATES The 4th
🏀 Jalen Williams opened issues up
🏀 Thunder within the clutch
🏀 Caruso helps save the season
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
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New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC STEALS Recreation 4
🏀 SGA DOMINATES The 4th
🏀 Jalen Williams opened issues up
🏀 Thunder within the clutch
🏀 Caruso helps save the season
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/2FPVpeLAXN – 2:01 AM


Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Jalen Williams: “He was particular tonight. He’s been actually good the final couple nights. It’s been spectacular to see his progress on this stage at his age.
He can carry the load, he may be the second fiddle, he can play protection, he can guard your 5.
He was wonderful tonight.” – 12:45 AM
SGA on Jalen Williams: “He was particular tonight. He’s been actually good the final couple nights. It’s been spectacular to see his progress on this stage at his age.
He can carry the load, he may be the second fiddle, he can play protection, he can guard your 5.
He was wonderful tonight.” – 12:45 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Lu Dort’s defensive affect: “He was a catalyst for our come again.” – 12:44 AM
SGA on Lu Dort’s defensive affect: “He was a catalyst for our come again.” – 12:44 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Alex Caruso: “He’s a winner. To place all of it into one phrase. He does no matter it takes any given evening.
I’ve mentioned this earlier than: he has a championship ring for a purpose.
Massive time performer. Massive time teammate. Massive time winner..
We’re fortunate to have him.” – 12:43 AM
SGA on Alex Caruso: “He’s a winner. To place all of it into one phrase. He does no matter it takes any given evening.
I’ve mentioned this earlier than: he has a championship ring for a purpose.
Massive time performer. Massive time teammate. Massive time winner..
We’re fortunate to have him.” – 12:43 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA: “Successful, particularly at the moment of the season, it comes all the way down to moments..
I relish these moments. I like these moments, good or unhealthy. After I was a child, I’d depend down the clock for these moments and now I get to stay them.” – 12:41 AM
SGA: “Successful, particularly at the moment of the season, it comes all the way down to moments..
I relish these moments. I like these moments, good or unhealthy. After I was a child, I’d depend down the clock for these moments and now I get to stay them.” – 12:41 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on if he felt reduction after the win tonight: “Not a lot, personally..
We nonetheless have a lot work to do.. We’re midway there.” – 12:39 AM
SGA on if he felt reduction after the win tonight: “Not a lot, personally..
We nonetheless have a lot work to do.. We’re midway there.” – 12:39 AM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “Personally, I’d a lot fairly win than lose” – 12:39 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “Personally, I’d a lot fairly win than lose” – 12:39 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on successful the 4th quarter for the primary time on this sequence:
“Successful any quarter for us seems to be like us getting stops. That’s initially. – 12:38 AM
SGA on successful the 4th quarter for the primary time on this sequence:
“Successful any quarter for us seems to be like us getting stops. That’s initially. – 12:38 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I attempted to be aggressive. I knew what it could be regarded like if we misplaced tonight.
I didn’t wish to exit not swinging..
The blokes deserve that a lot from me. The teaching employees deserves that a lot from me.” pic.x.com/GOezx7LSgY – 12:37 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I attempted to be aggressive. I knew what it could be regarded like if we misplaced tonight.
I didn’t wish to exit not swinging..
The blokes deserve that a lot from me. The teaching employees deserves that a lot from me.” pic.x.com/GOezx7LSgY – 12:37 AM


Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on what modified for him within the 4th tonight with the season on the road “I knew what it could appear to be if we misplaced tonight. I didn’t wish to exit not swinging.” – 12:37 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on what modified for him within the 4th tonight with the season on the road “I knew what it could appear to be if we misplaced tonight. I didn’t wish to exit not swinging.” – 12:37 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet’s face when @joe_mussatto requested him about SGA scoring 15 of OKC’s final 16 factors down the stretch: 😳😳😳
“I didn’t know that however that’s loopy.” – 12:15 AM
Chet’s face when @joe_mussatto requested him about SGA scoring 15 of OKC’s final 16 factors down the stretch: 😳😳😳
“I didn’t know that however that’s loopy.” – 12:15 AM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Recreation 4
35 PTS
12-24 FG
10-10 FT (principally intentional)
3 STL
1 BLK
15 factors within the 4th quarter.
pic.x.com/o92fkaDOGO – 12:01 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Recreation 4
35 PTS
12-24 FG
10-10 FT (principally intentional)
3 STL
1 BLK
15 factors within the 4th quarter.
pic.x.com/o92fkaDOGO – 12:01 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a postseason profession excessive 15 4th quarter factors tonight in Recreation 4.
He had solely 2 video games in common season with 15+ 4th quarter factors:
– January loss in opposition to Mavericks
– 16 factors in a double-digit comeback win the day after Christmas… in Indiana. – 11:57 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a postseason profession excessive 15 4th quarter factors tonight in Recreation 4.
He had solely 2 video games in common season with 15+ 4th quarter factors:
– January loss in opposition to Mavericks
– 16 factors in a double-digit comeback win the day after Christmas… in Indiana. – 11:57 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Indiana Pacers missed all eight of their fourth quarter 3s. That’s essentially the most missed 3s with out a make within the fourth quarter by the Pacers all yr, common and postseason.
The one made 3 within the fourth quarter by both staff was made by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:51 PM
The Indiana Pacers missed all eight of their fourth quarter 3s. That’s essentially the most missed 3s with out a make within the fourth quarter by the Pacers all yr, common and postseason.
The one made 3 within the fourth quarter by both staff was made by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:51 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on SGA: “He’s unreal clearly.. He was excellent.” – 11:45 PM
Mark Daigneault on SGA: “He’s unreal clearly.. He was excellent.” – 11:45 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nice job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaping the entry move and getting the steal, Chet Holmgren cleans up an SGA miss on the opposite finish, Indiana timeout up 3. – 10:49 PM
Nice job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaping the entry move and getting the steal, Chet Holmgren cleans up an SGA miss on the opposite finish, Indiana timeout up 3. – 10:49 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Shai misses yet one more of those mid-range pull-ups and Kevin Durant is strolling out of the tunnel carrying his blue 35 accompanied by David Stern. – 10:48 PM
Shai misses yet one more of those mid-range pull-ups and Kevin Durant is strolling out of the tunnel carrying his blue 35 accompanied by David Stern. – 10:48 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC has responded to adversity all season, they’ve gotten off the mat lots after taking punches. This lead feels bigger than 7 for Indiana however it’s nonetheless simply 7. Successful ugly is best than dropping fairly. OKC can save its season with the following 12 minutes, SGA begins the 4th. – 10:45 PM
OKC has responded to adversity all season, they’ve gotten off the mat lots after taking punches. This lead feels bigger than 7 for Indiana however it’s nonetheless simply 7. Successful ugly is best than dropping fairly. OKC can save its season with the following 12 minutes, SGA begins the 4th. – 10:45 PM

Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Nembhard taking two Shai shoulders to the chest and never getting got rid of. Spectacular stuff. pic.x.com/5dXuk8X9sm – 10:29 PM
Nembhard taking two Shai shoulders to the chest and never getting got rid of. Spectacular stuff. pic.x.com/5dXuk8X9sm – 10:29 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The SGA vs. Nembhard matchup has been enjoyable to look at 🍿
📺 #NBAFinals Recreation 4 LIVE on ABC pic.x.com/aMTYO9Cvf8 – 10:25 PM
The SGA vs. Nembhard matchup has been enjoyable to look at 🍿
📺 #NBAFinals Recreation 4 LIVE on ABC pic.x.com/aMTYO9Cvf8 – 10:25 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Pacers land again to again punches, to shut the second and begin the third. The Thunder must dig in. SGA’s unreal mid-range baseline step again would possibly do the trick of steadying issues for OKC. – 10:15 PM
Pacers land again to again punches, to shut the second and begin the third. The Thunder must dig in. SGA’s unreal mid-range baseline step again would possibly do the trick of steadying issues for OKC. – 10:15 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Would have appreciated to see Chet Holmgren minimize faster behind that play for SGA to have the ability to discover him with two on the nail on SGA. That ought to be there for OKC as the sport goes on. Simply opened up too late as SGA was rising up. – 10:13 PM
Would have appreciated to see Chet Holmgren minimize faster behind that play for SGA to have the ability to discover him with two on the nail on SGA. That ought to be there for OKC as the sport goes on. Simply opened up too late as SGA was rising up. – 10:13 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Solely 6 assists on OKC’s 20 FG’s. SGA is a minus-11 in his 18 minutes. He has to place a stamp on this sport – 10:05 PM
Solely 6 assists on OKC’s 20 FG’s. SGA is a minus-11 in his 18 minutes. He has to place a stamp on this sport – 10:05 PM


Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Pacers are outscoring the Thunder by 12 factors when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the ground.
Thunder truly outscored the Pacers by 9 within the 5:39 that Gilgeous-Alexander was on the bench in first half. – 9:57 PM
The Pacers are outscoring the Thunder by 12 factors when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the ground.
Thunder truly outscored the Pacers by 9 within the 5:39 that Gilgeous-Alexander was on the bench in first half. – 9:57 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at halftime:
18:21 (fewest in a primary half since Recreation 6 at Denver 29 days in the past)
Zero assists (first time since February 10)
Zero free throw makes an attempt (first time since April 6) – 9:55 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at halftime:




Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers shut the half with an 8-2 burst to steer after 1 and now after 2: 60-57.
It was a disruptive first half, loads of fouls and opinions. Siakam has 14, one among seven Pacers with 5+ factors. They’re 7-19 from 3. SGA saved to 12pts, 0 FTAs.
Groups shot 30 FTAs mixed. – 9:52 PM
Pacers shut the half with an 8-2 burst to steer after 1 and now after 2: 60-57.
It was a disruptive first half, loads of fouls and opinions. Siakam has 14, one among seven Pacers with 5+ factors. They’re 7-19 from 3. SGA saved to 12pts, 0 FTAs.
Groups shot 30 FTAs mixed. – 9:52 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
A flurry to finish the half places the Pacers up 60-57. Siakam with 14. Jalen Williams with 16. SGA with a quiet 12 – 9:50 PM
A flurry to finish the half places the Pacers up 60-57. Siakam with 14. Jalen Williams with 16. SGA with a quiet 12 – 9:50 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That may be a actually good second contest by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the shot simply went in, which occurs. OKC has to discover a approach to end this final 1:20 robust. – 9:47 PM
That may be a actually good second contest by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the shot simply went in, which occurs. OKC has to discover a approach to end this final 1:20 robust. – 9:47 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
McConnell simply regarded down SGA — the MVP — beat him off the dribble and scored. Unimaginable confidence.
TJM already with 8pts in 10mins. Haliburton on the scorer’s desk. – 9:22 PM
McConnell simply regarded down SGA — the MVP — beat him off the dribble and scored. Unimaginable confidence.
TJM already with 8pts in 10mins. Haliburton on the scorer’s desk. – 9:22 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nice footwork on that final Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bucket. The Thunder tied it up. – 9:16 PM
Nice footwork on that final Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bucket. The Thunder tied it up. – 9:16 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Clearly each stretch is essential, however you must capitalize on this begin of the second quarter in case you are OKC. SGA sat earlier within the 1st to have the ability to begin the 2nd down 1, must be a run for the Thunder. – 9:14 PM
Clearly each stretch is essential, however you must capitalize on this begin of the second quarter in case you are OKC. SGA sat earlier within the 1st to have the ability to begin the 2nd down 1, must be a run for the Thunder. – 9:14 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Love Mark Daigneault pairing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein collectively coming off the bench, Hartenstein simply opens up lots for him and this Thunder offense along with his screening esp. but additionally his passing. – 9:07 PM
Love Mark Daigneault pairing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein collectively coming off the bench, Hartenstein simply opens up lots for him and this Thunder offense along with his screening esp. but additionally his passing. – 9:07 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That is the primary time in TEN video games that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is resting within the first quarter – 9:01 PM
That is the primary time in TEN video games that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is resting within the first quarter – 9:01 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“We want you, stand up!”
SGA being a vocal chief 🗣 #NBAFinals pic.x.com/dSqTdl6EGj – 8:55 PM
“We want you, stand up!”
SGA being a vocal chief 🗣 #NBAFinals pic.x.com/dSqTdl6EGj – 8:55 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder doing a superb job of getting different guys like Jalen Williams carry the ball as much as take among the stress off of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 8:54 PM
Thunder doing a superb job of getting different guys like Jalen Williams carry the ball as much as take among the stress off of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 8:54 PM


NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
SGA. GAME 4. LOCKED IN.
📺 #NBAFinals LIVE ON ABC pic.x.com/022I2K9WNy – 8:39 PM
SGA. GAME 4. LOCKED IN.
📺 #NBAFinals LIVE ON ABC pic.x.com/022I2K9WNy – 8:39 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Thunder is shifting again to their double massive beginning lineup for Recreation 4.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein – 8:04 PM
The Thunder is shifting again to their double massive beginning lineup for Recreation 4.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein – 8:04 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Double bigs are again.
NBA Finals
Recreation 4 – 8:01 PM
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Double bigs are again.
NBA Finals
Recreation 4 – 8:01 PM

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Starters Recreation 4:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein – 8:01 PM
Thunder Starters Recreation 4:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein – 8:01 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
You’ve by no means seen a worse turnover sport from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander previous to Wednesday evening
Associated: Thunder’s ball management was as unhealthy because it was all playoffs in Recreation 3 at Indiana @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 7:26 PM
You’ve by no means seen a worse turnover sport from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander previous to Wednesday evening
Associated: Thunder’s ball management was as unhealthy because it was all playoffs in Recreation 3 at Indiana @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 7:26 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“It’s the Canadians. … Andrew Nembhard and SGA.”
@windhorstespn particulars which matchup has the potential to dictate the NBA Finals sequence
pic.x.com/HRrHEULsHU – 3:27 PM
“It’s the Canadians. … Andrew Nembhard and SGA.”
@windhorstespn particulars which matchup has the potential to dictate the NBA Finals sequence


Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
“Shout out to the daddy and son who let me tagalong with them as they walked to the world.. Robert and Michael had nothing however reward for OKC, SGA and Sam Presti.”
My Indy highway journey weblog/Buc-ees jerky evaluation/Finals evaluation:
dailythunder.com/thunder-journa… – 2:12 PM
“Shout out to the daddy and son who let me tagalong with them as they walked to the world.. Robert and Michael had nothing however reward for OKC, SGA and Sam Presti.”
My Indy highway journey weblog/Buc-ees jerky evaluation/Finals evaluation:
dailythunder.com/thunder-journa… – 2:12 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“If you happen to have a look at their final sport, SGA regarded drained. That final layup that Siakam bought, he didn’t even try and go at that final layup and for me that claims fatigue.”
@ThisIsUD on how the fast turnaround impacts the Thunder heading into Recreation 4. pic.x.com/mUp16Liwud – 12:53 PM
“If you happen to have a look at their final sport, SGA regarded drained. That final layup that Siakam bought, he didn’t even try and go at that final layup and for me that claims fatigue.”
@ThisIsUD on how the fast turnaround impacts the Thunder heading into Recreation 4. pic.x.com/mUp16Liwud – 12:53 PM


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StatMuse @statmuse
Finals leaders:
PTS — Shai
REB — Siakam
AST — Tyrese
STL — McConnell
BLK — Turner
FGM — Shai
3PM — Dort
FTM — Shai pic.x.com/xOr1Iryepo – 9:30 AM
Finals leaders:
PTS — Shai
REB — Siakam
AST — Tyrese
STL — McConnell
BLK — Turner
FGM — Shai
3PM — Dort
FTM — Shai pic.x.com/xOr1Iryepo – 9:30 AM




Extra on this storyline
Tomer Azarly: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored all 15 of his 4th quarter factors within the last 5 minutes of the Thunder’s Recreation 4. It’s the most points in the final 5 minutes of regulation of an NBA Finals game since 1971. -via x.com / June 14, 2025
Clemente Almanza: Mark Daigneault on SGA: “He closed that thing obviously.” -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / June 13, 2025
SportsCenter: SGA was all BUCKETS in Game 4 🪣 #NBAFinals -via Twitter / June 13, 2025