Pacers vow to 'circle the wagons' after Thunder loss
- The Indiana Pacers fell 111-104 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, leveling the series at 2-2 as both teams prepare to meet again for game five on Monday night in Oklahoma City.
- The loss followed missed late third-quarter chances, with coach Rick Carlisle emphasizing the need to 'circle the wagons' and come back stronger.
- Pacers led 87-80 entering the fourth quarter but were outscored 31-17 in the final period, illustrating the series' unpredictable and shifting fortunes.
- Tyrese Haliburton emphasized the importance of being prepared for Game 5 in a challenging away setting, while Pascal Siakam noted that their team has experience winning on the road.
- The Pacers face three remaining games, and their ability to persevere and improve over the next days will determine their chance to revive their campaign.
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Pacers vow to ‘circle the wagons’ after Thunder loss
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said his team will need to "circle the wagons" to resurrect their NBA Finals campaign after stumbling to a 111-104 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. The Pacers looked poised to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after surging 10 points clear late in
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Rick Carlisle rallies Indiana Pacers with warrior's call: "dig in and circle the wagons
Pacers Face Setback but Remain Resolute In the heart of Indiana, the echoes of a missed opportunity reverberated through the arena as the Pacers succumbed to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-104. This defeat at home left the series delicately poised at 2-2, a far cry from the commanding 3-1 lead they had aspired to. Yet, amidst the disappointment, head coach Rick Carlisle’s voice emerged as a beacon of resilience and determination. Carlisle’s Call…
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