Rick Carlisle was upset during the fourth quarter of the Indiana Pacers Game 2 loss at the New York Knicks. So much so, that Carlisle got ejected from the game.

Following the game, Carlisle said small market teams deserve an equal shot in. Beyond those comments, the Pacers are doubling down on their efforts to prove that the officiating favored the Knicks in the first two games of the series.

Indiana has sent the NBA league office tape of 78 plays that they feel were calls or non-calls in favor of New York. The Pacers had considered sending the NBA a tape after Game 1, but chose not to. After Game 2, Carlisle said Indiana reversed that decision. The plays in question include 49 instances from Game 2 and 29 plays from Game 1.

"I can promise you that we're going to submit these tonight," Carlisle said after being ejected in the final minute when he was given two technical fouls. "New York can get ready. They'll see 'em too. I'm always talking to our guys about not making it about the officials, but we deserve a fair shot."

Host Danny Leroux talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton.bsky.social) about the NBA playoffs.

They break down each of the four second-round series in terms of the key matchups, swing factors and much more plus other NBA discussion.

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The NBA Paris Games 2025 will take place between the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers on January 23 and 25, the league announced on Monday.

This will be the third and fourth games in Paris for the Spurs, though they have not played in France since 2006.

The Pacers have never played in France. 

Host Danny Leroux and Seth Partnow of The Athletic preview the NBA playoffs.

They break down which series they are most excited for, which are the toughest to call, key match-ups and much more.

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The Eastern Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th.

First Round Matchups

• No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 (Sixers, Heat, Bulls or Hawks)

• No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 7 (Sixers or Heat)

• No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers

• No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Orlando Magic

Play-In

• No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers vs. No. 8 Miami Heat

• No. 9 Chicago Bulls vs. No. 10 Atlanta Hawks

Oscar Tshiebwe has been named the 2023-24 Kia NBA G League Rookie of the Year.

In 23 G League games this season with the Indiana Mad Ants, Tshiebwe averaged 16.2 points, 16.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.2 minutes. 

Tshiebwe went undrafted in 2023 out of Kentucky and is on a Two-Way contract with the Indiana Pacers. 

Past G League Rookie of the Year recipients include Quinn Cook, Paul Reed Jr., Mac McClung and Kenny Lofton Jr.

Tshiebwe is represented byNate Conley.

Indiana Pacers wing Bennedict Mathurin will miss the remainder of the season. Mathurin has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Mathurin is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024-25 season.

In 59 games (19 starts), Mathurin took major steps forward in his second season. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 14.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. Mathurin improved his efficiency, as he hit 45% from the field, including 37% on 3.6 three-point attempts per game.

Mathurin was also named the MVP of the Rising Stars Challenge at 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend.

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to sign Quenton Jackson to a Two-Way contract.

In 23 G League games this season with the Windy City Bulls, Jackson has averaged 17.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists.

Jackson is represented by Adie von Gontard, Eugene Littles and Zeke Sandhu.

The Indiana Pacers converted Kendall Brown's Two-Way deal to a standard three-year NBA contract, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Brown has appeared in six games for the Pacers this season, averaging 1.7 points per game.

Team USA has ramped up the selection process for this summer's Olympics in Paris. There are 11 players that the United States are counting on playing or are in strong consideration for a roster spot. The initial 11 are:

• Bam Adebayo - Miami Heat
• Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns
• Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
• Anthony Davis - Los Angeles Lakers
• Kevin Durant - Phoenix Suns
• Anthony Edwards - Minnesota Timberwolves
• Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
• Tyrese Haliburton - Indiana Pacers
• Jrue Holiday - Boston Celtics
• LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
• Jayson Tatum - Boston Celtics

None of these players are considered absolute locks as of yet. But all 11 are under strong consideration and have mentioned interest in representing Team USA this summer, provided they are healthy enough to play.

Of that group, Booker, Curry, Durant, Embiid, Holiday, James and Tatum are considered to be the United States core group. Edwards and Haliburton are being considered after strong play at last summer's FIBA World Cup. Adebayo and Davis are garnering interest for additional frontcourt depth around Embiid.