On Monday, the Indiana Pacers suffered a 120-109 loss in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers tried to last against the Thunder, but the opposing team’s hounding defense was too much for them to handle.

Ahead of Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of referee Scott Foster.

With the Thunder leaning into what they do best, they are now one win away from the NBA title — and feel inevitable at this point.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle confirmed after the Game 5 that Haliburton wasn't 100 per cent but he is confident that he will make it to the next game.

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has his team hunting a massive upset in the NBA Finals. It’s not the first time—just ask LeBron James.

Best Coaching Fit For Knicks Between Two Prime Candidates Revealed by NBA Insider originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau this offseason after the former Bulls boss guided New York to the Eastern Conference Finals, a six-game series loss to the Indiana Pacers.

The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Pacers started the season 10-15, but now they're two wins away from their first NBA championship. They've earned our respect.