Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a historic performance as "Oklahoma" evened the NBA Finals series at 2-2 with a 111:104 road victory over "Indiana" in Game 4.
The Canadian guard finished with 35 points total, but his most remarkable feat came in the closing minutes. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the final 5 minutes of the fourth quarter—the best such performance in NBA Finals history since 1971. Talk about stepping up when it matters most!
This marked the 14th time this postseason that Gilgeous-Alexander has crossed the 30-point threshold, putting him in elite company. Only three players have recorded more 30+ point games in a single playoff run: Michael Jordan (16 in 1992), Hakeem Olajuwon (16 in 1995), and Kobe Bryant (15 in 2009).
Interestingly, he wasn't the only "Oklahoma" player making history. Alex Caruso provided a massive spark off the bench with 20 points and 5 steals—a statistical combination not seen in the Finals since 1974. Caruso's defensive intensity and timely scoring proved crucial in securing the road win.
With the series now deadlocked at two games apiece, momentum has clearly shifted. Can Gilgeous-Alexander continue his scoring tear as the series returns to Oklahoma for Game 5?
