Aaron Nesmith committed a crucial foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the fourth quarter of Game 4 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers, holding a 2-1 series lead, were aiming to secure their first-ever NBA championship, but the Thunder fought back to even up the series.
Nesmith fouled out in the final minute of the game, with star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempting a shot as he committed the foul. With six fouls, Nesmith's time on the court came to an end. He finished the game with eight points, nine rebounds, two assists, and a steal, shooting 2-of-9 from the field and 2-of-5 from beyond the arc.
In Game 4, the Pacers were hindered by Nesmith's foul trouble, ultimately falling 111-104 to the Thunder. Despite holding a solid lead for most of the game, Indiana was outscored 31-17 in the fourth quarter, unable to recover from their opponent's late surge.
Five Pacers players scored in double digits, with Pascal Siakam leading the team with 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, five steals, and a block. Tyrese Haliburton contributed 18 points and seven assists, Obi Toppin added 17 points and seven rebounds, Myles Turner scored 12 points, and Andrew Nembhard chipped in with 10 points.
Indiana will aim to bounce back in Game 5 against the Thunder on June 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Source: ClutchPoints