Rick Carlisle on defending Josh Hart in transition: We gotta defend him like Giannis or Lillard
Rick Carlisle: “We gotta do much better containing Hart in transition. When he gets a defensive rebound, he’s great at just taking it and knifing his way full court to the basket. He’s a guy we gotta treat like Giannis [Antetokounmpo] and [Damian] Lillard and guys like that that are full court, high speed attackers. He really had a high impact on the game yesterday.”
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Josh Hart with another 24 minute half.
Also had all five of New York’s turnovers.
All of those minutes aren’t all good. – 9:10 PM
Josh Hart with another 24 minute half.
Also had all five of New York’s turnovers.
All of those minutes aren’t all good. – 9:10 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Josh Hart’s gonna play 50 minutes today and the game won’t even go into OT – 8:58 PM
Josh Hart’s gonna play 50 minutes today and the game won’t even go into OT – 8:58 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Was wondering why Stan Van Gundy was so adamant that Josh Hart has been a bad inbounds passer throughout his career since it’s a random thing to focus on, before remembering he played for him in New Orleans. A coaching PTSD moment lol – 8:34 PM
Was wondering why Stan Van Gundy was so adamant that Josh Hart has been a bad inbounds passer throughout his career since it’s a random thing to focus on, before remembering he played for him in New Orleans. A coaching PTSD moment lol – 8:34 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Rick Carlisle on the #Knicks playing heavy minutes:
“They’ve really been consistent with it for a number of months now. .. But to think that they’re just going to all of a sudden get tired? I mean, that’s, that’s really not a logical way of thinking.” trib.al/7oSQOcI – 8:19 PM
Rick Carlisle on the #Knicks playing heavy minutes:
“They’ve really been consistent with it for a number of months now. .. But to think that they’re just going to all of a sudden get tired? I mean, that’s, that’s really not a logical way of thinking.” trib.al/7oSQOcI – 8:19 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Josh Hart has really only sat 15 of the 341 total minutes for the Knicks these playoffs 😳 pic.twitter.com/Mjca1iv9PZ – 8:12 PM
Josh Hart has really only sat 15 of the 341 total minutes for the Knicks these playoffs 😳 pic.twitter.com/Mjca1iv9PZ – 8:12 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Rick Carlisle just dropped a “soirée” during his press conference, referencing Josh Hart’s “soirées to the rim.”
Has to be a first for a coach press conference – 6:42 PM
Rick Carlisle just dropped a “soirée” during his press conference, referencing Josh Hart’s “soirées to the rim.”
Has to be a first for a coach press conference – 6:42 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Rick Carlisle, on Mitchell Robinson’s absence: “It points to Achiuwa.” Says he’s a “different kind of problem, but not a lesser problem.” Mentions that he’s more versatile offensively than Robinson – 6:35 PM
Rick Carlisle, on Mitchell Robinson’s absence: “It points to Achiuwa.” Says he’s a “different kind of problem, but not a lesser problem.” Mentions that he’s more versatile offensively than Robinson – 6:35 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Knicks vs. Pacers: Rick Carlisle criticizes Obi Toppin’s between-the-legs dunk, but not for reason you might think
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 6:24 PM
Knicks vs. Pacers: Rick Carlisle criticizes Obi Toppin’s between-the-legs dunk, but not for reason you might think
cbssports.com/nba/news/knick… – 6:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Josh Hart this postseason:
44.6 FG%
44.7 3P%
statmuse.com/nba/player/jos… – 11:46 AM
Josh Hart this postseason:
44.6 FG%
44.7 3P%
statmuse.com/nba/player/jos… – 11:46 AM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Breaking: Rick Carlisle is also advocating for Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte, OG & Hartenstein to all play fewer minutes. – 9:20 PM
Breaking: Rick Carlisle is also advocating for Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte, OG & Hartenstein to all play fewer minutes. – 9:20 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
‘Nova Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are on a historic playoff run: 10 facts to know cbssports.com/nba/news/nova-… – 5:00 PM
‘Nova Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are on a historic playoff run: 10 facts to know cbssports.com/nba/news/nova-… – 5:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Josh Hart has played every SECOND in three of New York’s seven playoff games 😤 pic.twitter.com/K21enZLtCq – 12:31 PM
Josh Hart has played every SECOND in three of New York’s seven playoff games 😤 pic.twitter.com/K21enZLtCq – 12:31 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most minutes played this postseason:
1. Josh Hart: 326 minutes
2. Jalen Brunson: 306
3. OG Anunoby: 292
4. Jokic: 281 – 11:10 AM
Most minutes played this postseason:
1. Josh Hart: 326 minutes
2. Jalen Brunson: 306
3. OG Anunoby: 292
4. Jokic: 281 – 11:10 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Josh Hart: “McConnell. Nesmith. Nembhard. They’re tough defenders, they’re gritty, they’re going to pick you up 94 feet. We made some mistakes…got to make sure we’re disciplined & clean some of that stuff up.” More from Hart & OG Anunoby here: youtu.be/iwwmYZVrsBg?si… – 10:02 AM
Josh Hart: “McConnell. Nesmith. Nembhard. They’re tough defenders, they’re gritty, they’re going to pick you up 94 feet. We made some mistakes…got to make sure we’re disciplined & clean some of that stuff up.” More from Hart & OG Anunoby here: youtu.be/iwwmYZVrsBg?si… – 10:02 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
Josh Hart might never sub out of a game, and it’s all his own fault.
Story from MSG, where a man who spent a season trolling his coach is experiencing sweet revenge now: theathletic.com/5476415/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/LfdFjGf1G5 – 3:17 AM
Josh Hart might never sub out of a game, and it’s all his own fault.
Story from MSG, where a man who spent a season trolling his coach is experiencing sweet revenge now: theathletic.com/5476415/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/LfdFjGf1G5 – 3:17 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Brunson’s 43 points help Knicks rally past Pacers in Game 1 at Garden
Josh Hart contributed 24 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists and DiVincenzo had 25 points. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 12:40 AM
Brunson’s 43 points help Knicks rally past Pacers in Game 1 at Garden
Josh Hart contributed 24 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists and DiVincenzo had 25 points. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 12:40 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Josh Hart on Donte DiVincenzo’s game-winner vs IND: “I knew it better have gone in because I was wide the f–k open.
“But he’s someone who is a hell of a shooter … I’m going to trust him getting a pretty open look every single time.”
nydailynews.com/2024/05/06/kni… – 12:38 AM
Josh Hart on Donte DiVincenzo’s game-winner vs IND: “I knew it better have gone in because I was wide the f–k open.
“But he’s someone who is a hell of a shooter … I’m going to trust him getting a pretty open look every single time.”
nydailynews.com/2024/05/06/kni… – 12:38 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
What makes Josh Hart tired?
“My wife arguing with me. That makes me extremely tired.”
I never related more to an NBA player. – 11:34 PM
What makes Josh Hart tired?
“My wife arguing with me. That makes me extremely tired.”
I never related more to an NBA player. – 11:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Josh hart is the only person working harder and doing more dirty work than Kendrick the past week lol – 11:09 PM
Josh hart is the only person working harder and doing more dirty work than Kendrick the past week lol – 11:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Rick Carlisle said he wasn’t sure if Aaron Nesmith committed a kicked ball violation after watching it back, saying the angle he had to see was hard to tell. He said Nesmith said it hit his hand. – 10:33 PM
Rick Carlisle said he wasn’t sure if Aaron Nesmith committed a kicked ball violation after watching it back, saying the angle he had to see was hard to tell. He said Nesmith said it hit his hand. – 10:33 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Asked #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle about the illegal screen on Myles Turner. He took the high road. #knicks #nba pic.twitter.com/MILkBD1ZHv – 10:33 PM
Asked #Pacers coach Rick Carlisle about the illegal screen on Myles Turner. He took the high road. #knicks #nba pic.twitter.com/MILkBD1ZHv – 10:33 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
“I don’t want to talk about the officiating,” Rick Carlisle said. “We’re not expecting to get calls in here.”
He didn’t seem pleased about the offensive foul on Myles Turner’s screen that didn’t get reversed. – 10:32 PM
“I don’t want to talk about the officiating,” Rick Carlisle said. “We’re not expecting to get calls in here.”
He didn’t seem pleased about the offensive foul on Myles Turner’s screen that didn’t get reversed. – 10:32 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Rick Carlisle: “I don’t want to talk about the officiating. We’re not expecting to get calls in here.” – 10:31 PM
Rick Carlisle: “I don’t want to talk about the officiating. We’re not expecting to get calls in here.” – 10:31 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart & Donte DiVincenzo scored or assisted on 109 of Knicks’ 121 points in a Game 1 win over IND. Brunson had 43p on 26 shots, joining Michael Jordan, Jerry West & Bernard King as only players to score 40+ in 4 straight playoff games. Hart had 13r, 8a, 3 stl – 10:22 PM
Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart & Donte DiVincenzo scored or assisted on 109 of Knicks’ 121 points in a Game 1 win over IND. Brunson had 43p on 26 shots, joining Michael Jordan, Jerry West & Bernard King as only players to score 40+ in 4 straight playoff games. Hart had 13r, 8a, 3 stl – 10:22 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Shout out to Eagle Scout Josh Hart pic.twitter.com/nQZAiosycZ – 10:18 PM
Shout out to Eagle Scout Josh Hart pic.twitter.com/nQZAiosycZ – 10:18 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
Jalen Brunson scored his usual 43 points, but I nominate former @trailblazers G Josh Hart for Player of the Game in @nyknicks’ 121-117 win over @Pacers in opener of Eastern Conference semis. Hart — listed at 6-4, but I’m thinking 6-3 — collected 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting to… – 10:15 PM
Jalen Brunson scored his usual 43 points, but I nominate former @trailblazers G Josh Hart for Player of the Game in @nyknicks’ 121-117 win over @Pacers in opener of Eastern Conference semis. Hart — listed at 6-4, but I’m thinking 6-3 — collected 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting to… – 10:15 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart came through in Game 1 😤 pic.twitter.com/P5M90Uf58P – 10:13 PM
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart came through in Game 1 😤 pic.twitter.com/P5M90Uf58P – 10:13 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Against Rick Carlisle and the Pacers, Jalen Brunson keeps rolling. pic.twitter.com/g9dTB6n8Fg – 10:12 PM
Against Rick Carlisle and the Pacers, Jalen Brunson keeps rolling. pic.twitter.com/g9dTB6n8Fg – 10:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most minutes this playoffs:
326 — Josh Hart
306 — Jalen Brunson
292 — OG Anunoby pic.twitter.com/IxDsXNEsU1 – 10:11 PM
Most minutes this playoffs:
326 — Josh Hart
306 — Jalen Brunson
292 — OG Anunoby pic.twitter.com/IxDsXNEsU1 – 10:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Josh Hart in 48 minutes:
24 PTS
13 REB
8 AST
9-13 FG
Only Jokic has more rebounds + assists this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jos… – 10:10 PM
Josh Hart in 48 minutes:
24 PTS
13 REB
8 AST
9-13 FG
Only Jokic has more rebounds + assists this playoffs. statmuse.com/nba/player/jos… – 10:10 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Some will celebrate Nesmith’s dunk … I love nothing more than Josh Hart’s effort — and desire to rebound.
He has 13 rebounds, easily the most in the game. Knicks have taken back the battle of the boards. – 9:48 PM
Some will celebrate Nesmith’s dunk … I love nothing more than Josh Hart’s effort — and desire to rebound.
He has 13 rebounds, easily the most in the game. Knicks have taken back the battle of the boards. – 9:48 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
I feel like I’m watching Josh Hart give Rick Carlisle an ulcer in real time. – 9:48 PM
I feel like I’m watching Josh Hart give Rick Carlisle an ulcer in real time. – 9:48 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
90% of the plays in this game have been either Josh Hart doing Only Josh Hart things or T.J. McConnell doing Only T.J. McConnell things. – 9:47 PM
90% of the plays in this game have been either Josh Hart doing Only Josh Hart things or T.J. McConnell doing Only T.J. McConnell things. – 9:47 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Nembhard was supposed to box out shooter but just kind of sauntered in to do it, and Josh Hart happened. – 9:46 PM
Nembhard was supposed to box out shooter but just kind of sauntered in to do it, and Josh Hart happened. – 9:46 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
[Josh Hart breathing heavily to prevent falling unconscious from hypoxia]
Yes, Chris, we love this style. We love this pace. – 9:30 PM
[Josh Hart breathing heavily to prevent falling unconscious from hypoxia]
Yes, Chris, we love this style. We love this pace. – 9:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Josh Hart playing the minutes some of y’all wanted Austin Reaves to get 😂 – 9:28 PM
Josh Hart playing the minutes some of y’all wanted Austin Reaves to get 😂 – 9:28 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Josh Hart during that interview pic.twitter.com/ubJF2IWwaD – 9:25 PM
Josh Hart during that interview pic.twitter.com/ubJF2IWwaD – 9:25 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
If Obi Toppin missed that through the legs dunk in a single digit playoff game Rick Carlisle might have run onto the floor and strangled him to death – 9:22 PM
If Obi Toppin missed that through the legs dunk in a single digit playoff game Rick Carlisle might have run onto the floor and strangled him to death – 9:22 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Josh Hart has not sat for a second. Hart is playing at the pace the Pacers want or faster. Hart does not look tired. – 8:59 PM
Josh Hart has not sat for a second. Hart is playing at the pace the Pacers want or faster. Hart does not look tired. – 8:59 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Josh Hart isn’t a human being.
He’s a machine that runs off Mike and Ike’s.
That’s the only possible explanation for how’s he’s able to play every minute of every game and never look the least bit tired – 8:25 PM
Josh Hart isn’t a human being.
He’s a machine that runs off Mike and Ike’s.
That’s the only possible explanation for how’s he’s able to play every minute of every game and never look the least bit tired – 8:25 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Josh Hart might make a couple of all star games before he is finished and that’s crazy – 8:23 PM
Josh Hart might make a couple of all star games before he is finished and that’s crazy – 8:23 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Josh Hart when he gets a rebound and pushes the fast break pic.twitter.com/kwgqwM632S – 8:22 PM
Josh Hart when he gets a rebound and pushes the fast break pic.twitter.com/kwgqwM632S – 8:22 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Knicks 27, Pacers 24
Jalen Brunson with 10 points and Josh Hart 9 for the Knicks, while TJ McConnell had 6 off the bench for Indiana.
Pacers did well to absorb the early energy from the crowd here and stay in the game. – 8:07 PM
After 1: Knicks 27, Pacers 24
Jalen Brunson with 10 points and Josh Hart 9 for the Knicks, while TJ McConnell had 6 off the bench for Indiana.
Pacers did well to absorb the early energy from the crowd here and stay in the game. – 8:07 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks take a 27-24 lead over the Pacers into the second quarter thanks to 10 points from Jalen Brunson and 9 from Josh Hart. – 8:06 PM
Knicks take a 27-24 lead over the Pacers into the second quarter thanks to 10 points from Jalen Brunson and 9 from Josh Hart. – 8:06 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
This is the first time the Knicks have played this 5-man lineup together all season. Tom Thibodeau waited until Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to put Mitchell Robinson, Deuce McBride, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, and OG Anunoby on the floor all at once. – 8:05 PM
This is the first time the Knicks have played this 5-man lineup together all season. Tom Thibodeau waited until Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to put Mitchell Robinson, Deuce McBride, Josh Hart, Precious Achiuwa, and OG Anunoby on the floor all at once. – 8:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
We have minutes with Mitchell Robinson, Precious Achiuwa, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Deuce McBride here at the bottom of the first quarter. – 8:02 PM
We have minutes with Mitchell Robinson, Precious Achiuwa, OG Anunoby, Josh Hart and Deuce McBride here at the bottom of the first quarter. – 8:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Josh Hart literally dribbled under Myles Turner.
Not through. Not around. UNDER, like a bridge – 7:54 PM
Josh Hart literally dribbled under Myles Turner.
Not through. Not around. UNDER, like a bridge – 7:54 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Rick Carlisle calls timeout after Josh Hart blows by Myles Turner for a layup at the rim.
Knicks lead, 19-13, at the 4:18 mark of Q1.
Hart and Brunson have scored 17 of Knicks’ 19 points so far. – 7:54 PM
Rick Carlisle calls timeout after Josh Hart blows by Myles Turner for a layup at the rim.
Knicks lead, 19-13, at the 4:18 mark of Q1.
Hart and Brunson have scored 17 of Knicks’ 19 points so far. – 7:54 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Josh Hart with seven straight Knicks points for a 19-13 lead. Ex-Knick Obi Toppin hit a 3 and blocked a shot to make an early impact off Indiana’s bench. – 7:54 PM
Josh Hart with seven straight Knicks points for a 19-13 lead. Ex-Knick Obi Toppin hit a 3 and blocked a shot to make an early impact off Indiana’s bench. – 7:54 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Nobody is talking about the real beef here. Rick Carlisle called Knicks writers the “media cesspool.”
mavsmoneyball.com/2014/1/5/52786… – 7:31 PM
Nobody is talking about the real beef here. Rick Carlisle called Knicks writers the “media cesspool.”
mavsmoneyball.com/2014/1/5/52786… – 7:31 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson tonight can become the first player with four straight 40-point games in the postseason since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals.
“I mean, he’s been unstoppable in the playoffs,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. – 6:54 PM
Jalen Brunson tonight can become the first player with four straight 40-point games in the postseason since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals.
“I mean, he’s been unstoppable in the playoffs,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. – 6:54 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on facing the #Knicks at the Garden: “This is this is the ultimate venue to play a playoff series. I was involved in three or four of those series in the 90s, and it’s as good as it gets.” #NBA #nyk – 6:12 PM
#Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on facing the #Knicks at the Garden: “This is this is the ultimate venue to play a playoff series. I was involved in three or four of those series in the 90s, and it’s as good as it gets.” #NBA #nyk – 6:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Rick Carlisle on the importance of rebounding to Indiana playing with pace in this series: “You can’t run if you don’t have the ball.” – 6:08 PM
Rick Carlisle on the importance of rebounding to Indiana playing with pace in this series: “You can’t run if you don’t have the ball.” – 6:08 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton should be OK for tonight’s game. Haliburton was questionable with back spasms, which he was listed with for Games 5 and 6 versus Milwaukee. – 6:06 PM
Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton should be OK for tonight’s game. Haliburton was questionable with back spasms, which he was listed with for Games 5 and 6 versus Milwaukee. – 6:06 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks’ Josh Hart ready for spotlight — and 48 minutes of the high-speed Pacers led by Tyrese Haliburton newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:53 AM
Knicks’ Josh Hart ready for spotlight — and 48 minutes of the high-speed Pacers led by Tyrese Haliburton newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 8:53 AM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
“There are guys out there who don’t want any part of it when we get down to the biggest times, the biggest games. Josh was never going to be a guy who was afraid of that. I actually think he lived for it.”
More on Big Market Josh Hart
nypost.com/2024/05/05/spo… via @nypostsports – 8:37 AM
“There are guys out there who don’t want any part of it when we get down to the biggest times, the biggest games. Josh was never going to be a guy who was afraid of that. I actually think he lived for it.”
More on Big Market Josh Hart
nypost.com/2024/05/05/spo… via @nypostsports – 8:37 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks’ Josh Hart enjoying turn in spotlight — and ready to try to keep up with Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 7:08 AM
Knicks’ Josh Hart enjoying turn in spotlight — and ready to try to keep up with Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 7:08 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Knicks‘ Josh Hart has hilarious praise for #Pacers TJ McConnell: ‘Annoying little s–t’ #nba nypost.com/2024/05/06/spo… via @nypostsports – 12:22 AM
#Knicks‘ Josh Hart has hilarious praise for #Pacers TJ McConnell: ‘Annoying little s–t’ #nba nypost.com/2024/05/06/spo… via @nypostsports – 12:22 AM
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ClutchPoints: Josh Hart through 7 playoff games: 🔸17.9 PPG 🔸12.4 RPG 🔸5.0 APG 🔸44.7 3P% 🔸46.6 MPG pic.twitter.com/pt2PCA4bDy -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 8, 2024
ClutchPoints: Josh Hart has the 2nd most rebounds per game among players 6’4 or shorter in NBA playoff history 🤯 🔹Paul Arizin — 12.7 🔹Josh Hart — 12.3 pic.twitter.com/Zj1SCINfYq -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 6, 2024
Fred Katz: Final: Knicks 121, Pacers 117. Knicks take a 1-0 series lead. • Brunson 43-6-6, 14-14 FTs • Hart 24-13-8, 48 mins • DiVincenzo 25 & 3 • Anunoby 13 & 9 • Turner 23-2-3 Knicks shot 54-48-85. Pacers shot 52-39-79. -via Twitter @FredKatz / May 6, 2024
Mike Vorkunov: Rick Carlisle on the Last Two Minute report: “I didn’t see it. I didn’t look at it. I’m not interested in it. It’s not gonna change anything.” -via Twitter @MikeVorkunov / May 8, 2024
In speaking with the media for seven minutes, Haliburton said he’d “be better” on 13 different occasions. Clearly the theme of the preparation for Game 2. But Haliburton is dealing with back spasms and remains listed as questionable on the injury report for Game 2, as he was entering the series. He is planning to play, but the injury may be affecting him more than he is letting on. His aggression has noticeably been reduced since his back, which he’s had occasional issues with since he was in high school, flared up recently. “At this time of year everybody’s got something going and he’s working at it, doing everything he can to keep himself feeling as good as possible,” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. “I’m confident he’ll play, but it’s a concern.” -via ESPN / May 7, 2024
Michael Scotto: Rick Carlisle on the Myles Turner illegal screen call: “I don’t want to talk about the officiating. We’re not expecting to get calls in here. It would be nice if they laid off that one, but they didn’t. That’s just the way it goes. We challenged it. They reviewed it. They’ve got a bunch of people in New Jersey that agreed with them, so that’s just the way it goes.” pic.twitter.com/tx9dyi9vr3 -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 6, 2024