Foul + key free throw! Matherin ruined the good game, the Pacers were ruthlessly reversed and tied by the Thunder

On June 14, the fourth game of the NBA Finals rekindled. The Indiana Pacers, who hold home advantage, failed to seize the opportunity and suffered a tragic reversal in the final quarter, losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder 104-111. With this key victory, the Thunder tied the total score to 2-2, and the suspense of the series increased sharply.

The biggest turning point in this game focused on the disastrous performance of Pacers substitute Benedit Matherin in the last moment.

Heaven to Hell: Mathering's state fell sharply

Just two days ago in G3, Mathering was also the Pacers' surprise. He made 22 minutes on the bench, made 9 of 12 efficient shots, scored 27 points and 4 rebounds, and was in the limelight. However, in this game, he felt cold and completely lost. In just 13 minutes of his substitute, he only made 1 goal twice, and made only 5 of 8 free throws at the free throw line, scoring only 8 points in the whole game, which is completely different from the bravery in the previous game.

The final quarter collapse: a low-level mistake ruined the victory

When the game entered the last 3 and a half minutes of life and death, Pacers' main defender Nesmith left the court with six fouls, and coach Carlisle voted for Mothering. However, this substitution became a fatal turning point in the game.

Key free throw missed: Under the pressure of the team's urgent need to score, Matherin stepped onto the free throw line, and four crucial free throws actually hit only one goal, missing a golden opportunity to approach the score and even stabilize the morale of the army.

Fouls before serving: What is even more incredible is that Mathering fouled Jaylen Williams twice in a row when the Thunder were preparing to serve the sideline. This extremely low-level mistake is directly given to the Thunder's technical free throw opportunity. Alexander hit a free throw steadily, and the Thunder took the opportunity to make a decisive 9-0 shock wave.

Crash data: According to statistics, from the last 3 minutes and 20 seconds of the game until the final whistle, the Pacers team only relied on Mathering's free throw to get a pitiful 1 point. On the other hand, the Thunder seized the chaos of the opponent and launched a 12-1 victory climax, completely completing the reversal.

The winning and losing balance instantly collapsed

Matherin's continuous mistakes at the last moment - a critical free throw missed and a fatal foul before serving - was like knocking down a Domino, destroying the home victory that the Pacers were expected to win. From the savior of G3 to the "sinner" of G4, Matherin has experienced the most ups and downs of his career.

With the series score reaching 2-2, the battle of Tianwang Mountain will be moved to Oklahoma City. The defeat in this game and Matherin's poor performance undoubtedly cast a heavy shadow on the morale of the Pacers' team. They urgently need to regroup and regain their advantage on the road. Whether Matherin can get out of the trough and complete self-salvation will become a key variable in whether the Pacers can regain the initiative in the series. The finals have entered a fierce stage of bayonets.