The Oklahoma City Thunder outright stole Game 4 from the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals and many are pointing to the refs being the reason why. The Pacers' bench boss doesn't agree with that thought process.

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.

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle on Sunday decried the swell of public criticism of the officiating that flowed following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 win in the 2025 NBA Finals, describing the carping on perceived mistaken calls and non-calls — specifically those involving longtime NBA referee Scott Foster — as,

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on why TJ MConnell didn't play more in the fourth quarter of the team's Game 5 loss to Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from a title. Led by Jalen Williams' 40 points (14-25 FG, 3-5 3PT, 9-12 FT) in 35 minutes, the Thunder earned a 120-109 win against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday.

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has emphasized assistant Jenny Boucek's impact on the team's defense, which has made a significant leap over the past two years

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.