2-2 equalizes the battle, the Thunder defeats the Pacers, Alexander demonstrates the MVP style at a critical moment

In this fierce game, the Pacers performed quite well in the first three quarters, leading the Thunder with a seven-point lead of 87-80, creating the biggest lead in this round of the series. However, the turning point of the game occurred in the third quarter. Toping's outstanding performance was like a timely rain, breaking the stalemate situation between the two sides, making the Pacers show the team's firepower again, becoming the X-factor of this game. Relatively speaking, the Thunder's attacks on the outside are weak and lack free throw opportunities, which makes them look stretched on the offensive end, and also affects their defensive performance.

Entered the last 12 minutes of the game, Caruso first successfully hit two points, and then Nesmith's three-pointer failed to hit. Kenway made a mistake and Toddled made a quick attack, but Alexander's mid-range shot made a blackshot, and Sika's three-pointer failed to hit. The Thunder's Chet made two free throws, followed by Alexander's steal and assist, and the Thunder chased the score to 86-89, forcing the Pacers to request a timeout. After the timeout, the Thunder quickly equalized the score through tough defense. The Pacers did not adjust in time and began to feel the Thunder's defensive pressure.

The two sides returned to the same starting line, Halliburton broke through and layup, and Alexander responded immediately. Nemhard failed to hit a fallback shot, and Harten made a mistake. Turner continued to score under the inside suppression, and with Halliburton and Nesmith's strong attacks, the Pacers took the lead again. However, Alexander finally made a three-pointer, and Nemhard failed to make a layup. Then Alexander overtook the score at the mid-range shot at the buzzer-beating moment, truly demonstrating the style of MVP. In the last two minutes, the game entered a white-hot stage. After Dortmund successfully intercepted Halliburton, he quickly launched an offense and made a foul. However, Halliburton's three-pointer from the outside missed, and Jaylenway's mid-range shot failed. Nemhard's mid-range shot also returned in vain, while Alexander continued to expand his advantage by making free throws. Foster's penalty was correct, the Pacers lost scoring opportunities at this stage, Turner's three-pointer failed to deliver, Mathering grabbed the rebound and created a free throw, but both free throws lacked insurance.

In the end, no magic appeared, and the Thunder successfully turned the tables in the last quarter, defeated the Pacers, successfully equalized the series score to 2-2, and returned to the advantageous position of the home court. At this time, Alexander's performance at a critical moment proved his value and became the focus of everyone's attention. Relatively speaking, the Pacers' offense stagnated in the fourth quarter, replaying the situation before the Thunder.

As the situation reversed, the Thunder's chances of winning the championship increased significantly, and Alexander's call for MVP in the finals began to surpass Halliburton. The next game will be played at the Thunder's home court, and the winner will be expected to win the championship, and the suspense will intensify again.