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Game 3 will be crucial. OKC can take the lead in this series for the first time. If they take it I doubt the Pacers have a shot. SO in other words, whoever wins game 5 is in the drivers seat, especially if OKC takes it. Odd on the Pacers to win the series (after losing game 5) will be like 10:1 or something like that.

The winner of the next game will most likely go on to win the championship, especially since Game 7 would still be on OKC’s home court ( if there's a game 7), so all the pressure is on the Pacers. Remember, the Pacers only managed to win on the road because of Hali’s heroic last-second shot and a huge comeback. That didn’t happen in Game 2 and might not happen again.

If the Pacers want to have a real shot, they need to start strong, minimize turnovers, and match OKC’s defensive intensity.

Right now, the series odds for the Pacers are at +450.

Pacers have been beating everyone on their home courts, so IMO game 7 in OKC wouldn't really be a big deal. Crowd noise I suppose could be a factor but that will just push the Pacers to play harder and shut them up.

Game 4 should have been a Pacers victory, idk what makes the Pacers take their foot off the gas but they sure did late in the 4th. Noone wanted to take a shot, just kept passing and settling for shit shots that didn't go in. Very disappointing.

I watched the game too, and that’s exactly how it felt. SGA was getting foul calls pretty easily, which probably frustrated the Pacers since they weren’t getting the same calls. The refs seemed quick to blow the whistle for SGA.

After seeing that, I have to say this article actually makes sense.

Pacers fans lament 'Scott Foster, The Extender' for NBA Finals Game 4 loss vs Thunder

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Indiana Pacers fans had an uneasy feeling when they saw the officials assignment for Friday's Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Referee Scott Foster was one of the three officials for the game, and he has a reputation — whether real or just perceived — for making some questionable calls that affect outcomes to extend playoffs series. In fact, he's known as "The Extender."