Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expressed frustration over the 150-145 loss to the Lakers, citing a significant free-throw and foul disparity. The 27 free-throw and 17 foul differentials were key factors in the game, according to Carlisle. The Pacers faced challenges overcoming these disparities during the match.
Nothing to take away from Indiana, but the foul / free throw discrepancy throughout the Indiana-OU game (check the box score) thanks to the stripes was pathetic. Every time an IU player touched the ball down low, a foul was called. Please officials, let the women play. Be better.
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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on 150-145 loss to Lakers: "I thought our guys really battled in this game. There were just certain things that were impossible to overcome. The 27 free-throw differential is one, and the 17 foul differential is the other. And I’ll leave it at that."