5 Takeaways as Thunder Snag Series Tie vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stars in the 4th Quarter

Thunder Even Series with Dominant Fourth Quarter Performance

The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 119-115 in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Thursday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Chet Holmgren added 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

Gilgeous-Alexander's Dominance in the Clutch

Gilgeous-Alexander was unstoppable in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his 30 points in the final period. He made several key shots, including a three-pointer with 2:45 remaining that gave the Thunder the lead for good.

Holmgren Continues to Impress

Holmgren, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has been a revelation for the Thunder in the playoffs. He has averaged 20.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game in the series against the Mavericks.

Mavs Falter in the Fourth Quarter

The Mavericks led by 15 points in the fourth quarter, but they were unable to close out the game. They missed several key shots down the stretch, and they allowed the Thunder to get to the free throw line too often.

Series Tied 2-2 Heading to Oklahoma City

With the victory, the Thunder have tied the series 2-2. Game 5 will be played in Oklahoma City on Saturday night. The winner of Game 5 will take a 3-2 lead in the series.