Already frustrated after Game 1, Rick Carlisle was downright furious at the end of Game 2 against the Knicks.
The Pacers coach exploded at the end of the match, getting kicked out. He also exploded at a press conference, more or less directly accusing Tom Thibodeau of directing the officials' whistles.
“Teams from small markets deserve to have the same opportunity. They deserve a fair chance no matter where they play.” added the Indianapolis coach.
Rick Carlisle explained that his team, after reviewing the match, thought it had been disadvantaged in 29 sequences during Game 1. However, it had not sent these actions to the NBA. But after Game 2, the Pacers did it, since they believe having been disadvantaged in 49 sequences of this second meeting…
“I always tell my players that you shouldn't attack the referees. But we deserve a real chance”
In total, over the first two meetings of this conference semi-final in New York, Indiana therefore asked the league to examine 78 actions, on which the club believes that the Knicks would have had an advantage.
“I can promise you that we will send them this evening” Rick Carlisle said. “New York can be ready. They will also see them. I always tell my players that you shouldn't attack the referees. But we deserve a real chance. There is no balance and it is disappointing. »
According to the protocol in force, the Knicks will also receive the sequences that the Pacers are complaining about, and they will therefore be able to see what Rick Carlisle is complaining about before Game 3 of the series.
