This time, it’s the Pacers who are on the receiving end of an epic comeback. With the thunderous support from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the home team led for nearly the entire second half. The Thunder only took the lead with 2:23 to play, finishing the game on a 12-1 run. Naturally, the coach would be unhappy to see his team unable to close out the game. That’s why Rick Carlisle’s post-match comments are eye-openers for all the players on the team, including the superstar, Tyrese Haliburton.
The Indiana Pacers missed all eight of their fourth quarter 3s. That’s the most missed 3s without a make in the fourth quarter by the Pacers all year, regular and postseason. But apart from the shorts falling in, the coach had a problem with the team’s rebounding ability. “Yeah, we got stagnant. Their second shots were a big problem. When you’re unable to rebound, it’s hard to continue to play with pace and tempo.”
In a 7-point Thunder win, the turnovers were even at 16. But the Thunder beat the Pacers 12-7 on offensive rebounds, including 4-1 in the fourth quarter. Rick Carlisle continued, “I haven’t looked at the at the end of the game yet, so I don’t have the blow-by-blow for you. But give them credit. You know, they kept attacking, kept attacking, and their defense was great down the stretch.”
“We [Pacers] got stagnant… but give them [Thunder] credit, they kept attacking, attacking, and their defense was great down the stretch.”
Rick Carlisle breaks down the fourth quarter collapse from the Pacers
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