While there were two controversial calls at the end of Game 1, coach Rick Carlisle noted what the Pacers must do better throughout the game.
In the final minute of the fourth quarter of the 121-117 loss to the , two controversial events played a significant role in Game 1’s outcome. With the game tied at 115 with 52.0 seconds remaining, was whistled for a kicked ball violation, despite it appearing as though the ball hit Nesmith’s hand instead of his foot.
“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, you know, Giannis and Lillard and guys like that, that are full court high-speed attackers. He really had a high impact on the game yesterday.” Finding a balance on Brunson Knicks guard is one of the NBA’s toughest players to guard.
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