Rick Carlisle rips referees, argues Pacers 'deserve a fair shot' in playoff series against Knicks
Rick Carlisle rips referees, argues Pacers
'deserve a fair shot' in playoff series against Knicks
New York Knicks fans
are hoping the franchise's 50-year NBA championship drought will finally come
to an end this season. The team took another step in the right direction on
Wednesday night by defeating the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of their Eastern
Conference semifinals.
New York's playoff run has not been without
controversy. In the Knicks' earlier playoff series against the Philadelphia
76ers, a non-foul call sparked backlash and resulted in a pivotal game-saving
possession. The NBA later admitted that officials should’ve called
fouls on New York’s Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson before a Donte DiVincenzo
game-winning shot in Game 2 of the first round series.
The Knicks
were on the wrong side of a non-call in Game 5 when Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey
appeared to get away with a travel violation moments before he made crucial
3-pointer.
But coach Rick Carlisle argued that the Pacers have gotten a fair shake in the ongoing semifinals
series against the Knicks.
There were multiple
controversial calls in the series opener. New York benefitted from a kicked
ball violation, which is not a reviewable play.
Later in
the final seconds of the game, Indiana trailed by one, but referees blew the
whistle on Pacers big Myles Turner for an illegal screen.
Rick
Carlisle's frustrations boiled over in Game 2, as the Pacers' head coach
received a pair of technical fouls and was eventually ejected.
"I
decided not to submit them, because I just felt like we'd get a more balanced
whistle tonight. It didn't feel that way," Carlisle said. "I'm always
talking to our guys about not making it about the officials, but we deserve a
fair shot."
"Small-market
teams deserve an equal shot," Carlisle said. "They deserve a fair
shot, no matter where they're playing."
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