Overview

• Indiana leveled the series at 2-2 with a Game 4 victory in Indianapolis.
• Tom Thibodeau retained Mitchell Robinson in the starting five, replacing Josh Hart after Robinson’s net-positive showing in Game 3.
• The revamped starters struggled on the boards and in defensive matchups, undoing the slight advantage they had gained previously.
• Rick Carlisle attributed the Pacers’ success to tighter coverage of OG Anunoby and an emphasis on rebounding and full-court pressure.
• Both coaches now emphasize quarter endings and rotational tweaks as they prepare for the pivotal Game 5.