Tag: Rick Carlisle
Thunder’s One-Two Punch Too Much For Pacers, Puts OKC On Cusp Of Title
Jalen Williams may have entered the Finals as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s running mate. But after Game 5, he’s threatening to steal the spotlight altogether.
In a...
Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Strongly Defends Ref Scott Foster Amid Finals Criticism
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of veteran NBA referee Scott Foster on Sunday, pushing back against what he called "ridiculous...
Report: Knicks Have Not Requested Permission To Speak To Rick Carlisle, Steve Kerr, Doc Rivers, Tyronn Lue, JJ Redick
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, the New York Knicks have not requested permission to speak to Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle, Golden...
NBA Finals: Bennedict Mathurin, Bench Mob Power Pacers Past Thunder In Game 3
Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench and into the record books. Tyrese Haliburton flirted with a triple-double. And the Indiana Pacers took a 2-1...
Don Nelson Named 2025 Recipient Of Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award
Don Nelson, one of the most influential and unconventional minds in NBA coaching history, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Chuck...
NBA Finals: Pacers Aiming For Repeat Formula In Game 2 vs. Thunder
Much has been made of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s defensive depth and youth, but the Indiana Pacers proved they can match -- and maybe...
NBA Finals Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Logo
Another game, another wild comeback, another clutch bucket from Tyrese Haliburton.
The Indiana Pacers continued their improbable postseason run Thursday night, pulling off a stunning...
Pacers Adjust, Thunder Stall: Inside Game 1’s Final Frame
For 47 minutes and 40 seconds, the Oklahoma City Thunder controlled Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Their defense forced turnovers, their offense clicked...
NBA Finals: Pacers Prove Again They’re Built For Chaos With Game 1 Jaw-Dropper
The Indiana Pacers didn’t lead Game 1 of the NBA Finals until there were 0.3 seconds left on the clock. But that was all...
Pacers Stun Thunder In Game 1 After Another Tyrese Haliburton Dagger: ‘We Keep Believing, Stay Together’
Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers have done it again.
Down 15 in the fourth quarter. All looking lost. Not nearly enough going right.
But for...
Knicks Must Get Next Hire Right After Ditching Tom Thibodeau; Names To Consider
Was firing Tom Thibodeau justifiable? I mean, sure. If you're the New York Knicks, you can justify just about anything when the playoff exit...
Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Thought Tom Thibodeau Firing ‘Was One Of Those Fake AI Things’
Coach Rick Carlisle is preparing for the NBA Finals, his first trip with the Indiana Pacers and the organization's first in 25 years. So...
Thunder Embrace Pressure As Finals Favorites, While Pacers Lean Into Underdog Role
The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t blink under the bright lights of Media Day on Wednesday, fielding a barrage of questions with the same composure...
NBA Finals: Pacers, Thunder Bringing Everything That’s Right About Hoops To Center Stage
The Indiana Pacers. The Oklahoma City Thunder. It's the 2025 NBA Finals, and it's a matchup that not a single soul projected at the...
