The stakes are higher this time around for the Thunder against the Pacers in the NBA Finals, but OKC was in this same spot two rounds ago.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemed disillusioned with the win in Game 4, claiming that the team did just enough to get by with a win while also adding that they needed to be better if they intend to win it all.

The Oklahoma City Thunder evened its NBA Finals series against the Indiana Pacers at 2-2 with a Game 4 road win. Here are five takeaways.

Alexander’s shotmaking was absurd and the Thunder’s defense was impeccable in the fourth quarter of Game 4's 111-104 comeback win against the Pacers.

And now, Game 5. The swing game, as some call it. The winner on Monday night — Pacers vs. Thunder in Oklahoma City — will take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals, moving one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

The Thunder stormed back to beat the Pacers 111-104 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Here's how OKC graded out in the win.

Be ready for tonight's NBA Finals Game 5 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder: Expert predictions, injuries, start time, betting odds.

Why Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is entering Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a unique approach against the Pacers. For Daigneault, that’s no recipe for sustained success, especially on the biggest stage — the NBA Finals — with an opportunity to push the Pacers to the brink of elimination in Game 5.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came up clutch, finishing with 35 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 111-104 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, evening the series 2-2.