NEW YORK (AP) — Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said Wednesday that “small-market teams deserve an equal shot” during a complaint about the officiating in his team's loss to the New York Knicks.
Carlisle was called for two technical fouls and ejected late as his Pacers fell 130-121, putting them in a 2-0 hole in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
He said the Pacers found 29 calls they felt were incorrect in their Game 1 loss, but he didn't submit them to the NBA. He vowed he would be sending them this time.
“I’m always talking to our guys about not making it about the officials and, but, we deserve a fair shot,” Carlisle said.