“There are plenty of reasons to get motivated for this match. » Rick Carlisle must actually find levers to give energy to its players, trailing 3-0 in this Eastern Conference final against the Celtics.
The series is (almost) over and the Pacers may have to play again without the injured Tyrese Haliburton for this Game 4. If it is not the pride of not taking a “sweep”, the famous sweep, how to prick your players?
“When you are the coach of an NBA team, you tend to have information. One of the things I've heard in the last few minutes is that the league is planning the logistics for the conference championship trophy presentation for this Monday.”, says the coach.
This makes sense since the Celtics can win the series. Therefore, one must be prepared to greet them, if they qualify for the Finals. Indiana can therefore treat himself to a little pleasure by spoiling the party.
“It’s something that will make the blood of players and fans boil”adds Rick Carlisle. “It’s additional motivation to extend the series. »
This is the only thing left for the Pacers: to stay on the floor as long as possible.
“The important thing for us is to learn, to fight and to find a way to continue this series again. We want to continue playing, we want to get back on the plane and go to Boston. This Monday is an opportunity for that”concludes the coach, who warned the Celtics: “We’re going to crash into them. »
