Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle took exception to criticism levied at officiating in the NBA Finals, specifically the rebukes of Scott Foster.

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle offered an impassioned and somewhat unprompted defense of referee Scott Foster, evidently aware of mountains of online criticism.

The Pacers' 15-point rally in Game 1 of the NBA Finals was the 10th such comeback — from 15 or more — in this season's playoffs, and Indiana's fifth such win.

Larry Bird, a legend, has a long history with the Indiana Pacers. He coached them to their first NBA Finals. Rick Carlisle appreciates Bird's influence. Bird is currently a consultant for the team. Carlisle values Bird's presence.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton drilled a game-winning jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It put the finishing touches on a shocking comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder and handed the Pacers an early lead in their first championship series in a quarter of a century.

Caitlin Clark is doubly disappointed about how the NBA Finals are going right now. One, the Indiana Pacers lost Game 4. Two, Clark can't be there for Game 6.

In Game 3, Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark was in attendance. She has attended eight games throughout the playoffs and her presence has made a shocking impact. During the eight games that she has appeared at Indiana home games, the Pacers have gone 8-0 in the postseason. She's apparently their good luck charm.