Ryan Lopez+FollowPacers Repeat 2000 History vs Knicks!Wow, what a throwback! The Pacers just knocked out the Knicks in the East Finals—exactly like they did back in 2000 with Larry Legend at the helm. Nobody saw Indy making the Finals this year, but Tyrese, Spicy P, and Coach Carlisle had other plans. Even Isaiah Thomas (the ex-Nugget/Celtic, not Zeke) gave Carlisle props for outcoaching everyone. Can the Pacers keep this Cinderella run going against OKC’s young guns? #Pacers #NBAFinals #RickCarlisle #Sports40Share
Theresa Boyd+FollowIs Coach Carlisle the Real Pacers MVP?Everyone’s talking about Tyrese “The Maestro” Haliburton lighting up the Knicks, but let’s not sleep on what Coach Rick Carlisle is doing for Indy. With that Game 4 win, Carlisle just cracked the top 10 for all-time playoff coaching wins, passing K.C. Jones. The Pacers are now one W away from their first Finals since 2000. Could Carlisle’s experience—remember that 2011 Mavs run?—be the X-factor in this Knicks rivalry? #Pacers #NBAPlayoffs #RickCarlisle #Sports20Share
