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Rick Carlisle Emphasizes the Importance of Defending Against Josh Hart’s Aggressive Full-Court Attacks

Photo: New York Knicks/X Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle spoke about trying to slow down New York Knicks forward Josh Hart from going coast-to-coast during Tuesday’s media availability (24 points/13 rebounds/8 assists/3 steals/1 block/9-13 FG/1-1 3-PT/5-8 FT/+4 +/- in NY’s 121-117 Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 1 home win). (via Indiana Pacers): “We gotta do…

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Rick Carlisle deems Pacers' first-half performance "embarrassing" after Game 1 loss to Bucks

Rick Carlisle Criticizes Pacers’ First-Half Showing as “Embarrassing” Following Game 1 Defeat against Bucks

Following the Indiana Pacers’ decisive defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their playoff series, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed deep disappointment with his team’s performance. Carlisle didn’t mince words, stating, “The first half was embarrassing. No excuses, we simply have got to come out better. It was ugly and we all…

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Rick Carlisle blames massive free-throw disparity for Pacers’ loss to Lakers

Rick Carlisle blames massive free-throw disparity for Pacers’ loss to Lakers

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed frustration over the significant free-throw and foul differentials following his team’s close defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers in a high-scoring game (145-150). Despite a valiant effort from the Pacers, led by Pascal Siakam’s 36-point performance, they fell short against the Lakers as dynamic duo of Anthony Davis…

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Rick Carlisle: I question whether we’ll see a guy quite like Zion Williamson ever again

Rick Carlisle: I question whether we’ll see a guy quite like Zion Williamson ever again

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle marveled at the physicality and skillset of Zion Williamson when applauding Myles Turner’s defense following Wednesday’s 123-114 home win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (23 points/3 rebounds/4 assists/10-20 FG/1-2 3-PT/2-5 FT). (via Indiana Pacers): “Myles took the challenge, it’s a tough challenge. That is one physical force. That’s like…

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Rick Carlisle on Aaron Nesmith: “He’s earned everything that he’s gotten in this league”

Rick Carlisle on Aaron Nesmith: “He’s earned everything that he’s gotten in this league”

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle loves the competitiveness that Aaron Nesmith continues to bring. (via Indiana Pacers): “Nesmith is as good a competitor as we have. He’s earned everything that he’s gotten in this league, everything that he’s gotten on our team. There is a definite competitiveness in everything he does on the floor,…

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