Shai Shockwave: Gilgeous-Alexander Ignites Thunder’s Epic Comeback to Even NBA Finals
With the game slipping away and the NBA Finals hanging in the balance, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t flinch — he exploded.
The Canadian superstar delivered a jaw-dropping fourth-quarter performance, erupting for 18 points in the final frame to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a stunning comeback win over the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder’s 107-102 victory evens the series at 2-2, turning the Finals into a best-of-three showdown no one saw coming.
For three quarters, Indiana’s defense had kept OKC at bay. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam pushed the Pacers to a double-digit lead heading into the final period. But that’s when Shai took over — and the game transformed.
Step-back jumpers. Rim attacks. Cold-blooded threes. Gilgeous-Alexander did it all, slicing through defenders with poise and punishing anyone who dared give him space. His clutch shooting silenced Gainbridge Fieldhouse and left Pacers fans stunned as the Thunder stormed back from 12 down.
“Shai flipped the switch,” said Thunder coach Mark Daigneault. “When he’s in that zone, there’s nothing anyone can do.”
The win not only reignites Oklahoma City’s title hopes — it firmly establishes SGA as one of the game’s premier closers. He finished with 36 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, but it was his leadership and composure under pressure that elevated his performance to legendary status.
The Thunder’s young core continues to mature under the postseason lights, and with Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge, OKC is no longer the feel-good story of the playoffs — they’re legitimate contenders.
Game 5 now shifts back to Oklahoma City, where the crowd will be waiting to erupt for their MVP candidate.
One thing is certain: if Shai plays like this again, the Thunder may be just two wins away from championship glory.
