Rick Carlisle Previews Pacers-Knicks In The ECF!

Tyrese Haliburton and Rick Carlisle discussing — Source: INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 11: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers meets with Tyrese Haliburton #0 in the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 11, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Pacers get ready to open their Eastern Conference Finals series with the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden and head coach Rick Carlisle joined us ahead of the series opener. Carlisle discussed a ton of topics with us, including what’s different from last year’s Knicks squad from the one they’ll be facing this year.

“They’ve got [Jalen] Brunson and [Josh] Hart, which is similar to last year. And it’s different because they have [Mikal] Bridges and [Karl-Anthony] Towns. They’ve made some pretty significant upgrades to their roster, which is going to make it very, very challenging.” – Rick Carlisle on last year’s Knicks team to the one they face starting Wednesday

Carlisle also discussed why opposing teams seem to play more zone defense against them, his memories from Reggie Miller’s final game as a Pacer and coaching Jalen Brunson when he was with the Dallas Mavericks.

“I am not shocked at all in what he’s done. He welcomes doubters and naysayers. He’s built his career on proving people wrong. The guy’s a winner.” – Rick Carlisle on Jalen Brunson

For the full interview with Rick Carlisle, click the link below!