Rick Carlisle is best coach in NBA
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After coming to the defense of Scott Foster following Game 4, Rick Carlisle took issue with the officiating early in Game 5 and was called for a technical after a no-call on Andrew Nembhard layup attempt.
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at two games apiece in the NBA Finals, though the Thunder hold home-court advantage and have the momentum.
Charles Barkley joked about the Knicks' coaching search strategy by making a direct reference to the Pacers' head coach Rick Carlisle.
Tyrese Haliburton credits Rick Carlisle as a 'basketball savant' who elevated his game as the Pacers lead the Thunder 2-1 in the NBA Finals.