Thunder Soars Back with Crucial Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by a dominant performance from Isaiah Hartenstein, defeated the Denver Nuggets 92-87 in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series. The victory ties the best-of-7 series at 2-2, with the next game set to take place in Oklahoma City.

“We just don’t overreact [to the previous losses]. These playoff series are so emotional. The reality is that we’ve lost two games. We can’t change that. The only thing we can change is what we do at this moment,” Hartenstein said after the game.

Key Moment: Thunder’s 15-Point Run

• The Thunder clawed back from an early 9-point deficit with a 15-point run in the second quarter, taking the lead 23-8 at the 14-minute mark.
• However, the Nuggets fought back in the second half, ultimately cutting the lead to just 2 points in the final minutes before OKC sealed the victory.

Box Score Highlights

• OKC Thunder: Hartenstein (17 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (25 points, 5 assists)
• Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (27 points, 11 rebounds), Jamal Murray (21 points, 6 assists)

Indiana Pacers on the Brink of Advancing

The Indiana Pacers moved closer to advancing to the next round after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-100 in Game 4. The win gave the Pacers a 3-1 series lead, putting them one victory away from clinching the series.

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam Leads the Way

Pascal Siakam dropped 21 points to lead the Pacers to an emphatic victory, with seven other players scoring in double figures.

Looking Ahead

• The Thunder and Nuggets will face off in another pivotal Game 5 in Oklahoma City, with the winner taking a crucial step towards advancing in the playoffs.
• The Pacers will look to close out their series against the Cavaliers in Game 5, which will take place in Cleveland.

Fact Check

• Isaiah Hartenstein is a 6’9″ German-American center for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
• The Denver Nuggets are coached by Michael Malone.
• The Indiana Pacers are led by head coach Rick Carlisle.

Did you know?

Isaiah Hartenstein is the first German-born player to participate in the NBA playoffs.

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