The NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are tied 2-2 after OKC overcame a double-digit deficit in Game 4 to even the series. OKC outscored the Pacers 12-3 in the final 3:34 of the game and will now go back to having home-court advantage.

A look at Oklahoma City's Lu Dort and Indiana's Bennedict Mathurin's journeys as close friends from Montreal to the NBA Finals.

During a free-throw attempt by Bennedict Mathurin in the first quarter, Oklahoma City's Luguentz Dort knocked Tyrese Haliburton down with his left elbow. The referees did not call a foul.

Former ASU basketball player Lu Dort is in his sixth year with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and will face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.

Will Haliburton be more aggressive in Game 3? The Thunder’s general on-ball plan won’t change regardless. It’ll begin with Dort on Haliburton.

Known for his defensive prowess, former Arizona State standout Lu Dort is guiding the Oklahoma City Thunder in other ways during NBA Finals.

From Ja Morant to Jamal Murray to Anthony Edwards, the Thunder have turned the opposition's high-dynamic perimeter scorers into passive facilitators. Next up will be Tyrese Haliburton. Fueled by overrated allegations from his peers, he's been the face of Indiana's unlikely NBA Finals run.

The NBA Finals — a showcase of sorts for Canadian basketball — resumes Wednesday night in Indianapolis. The series is tied 1-1.