Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Calls Out Indiana for 'Alarming' Defense vs Spurs
On Thursday in Paris, the Indiana Pacers gave Frenchman Victor Wembanyama and his San Antonio Spurs all they could handle... for about one half of their first of two classes in the All-Defensive First Team center's home country.
Pacers' Rick Carlisle Says Paris Will Remember Tyrese Haliburton, Not Victor Wembanyama
The NBA Paris Games delivered an unforgettable clash between the Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs, with the Pacers securing a dominant 136-98 victory on Sat
Spurs-Pacers games in Paris have a notable absence, with Gregg Popovich recovering at home
It won't happen, and nobody knows when — or if — Popovich will be back on the Spurs' sideline. Popovich's absence is a glaring one in Paris this week for the pair of NBA matchups between the Pacers and Spurs on Thursday and Saturday; he's back home, recovering from a November stroke.
Rick Carlise in Awe After 'Breathtaking' Victor Wembanyama Dominates Pacers
On Thursday, the Indiana Pacers lost the first of their two games in Paris against the San Antonio Spurs, falling 140-110. Victor Wembanyama, cheered on by his hometown crowd, scored 30 points and blocked five shots in a dominant two-way performance.
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Pacers split NBA Paris series, overwhelm Spurs 136-98
The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs were in the City of Lights for the 2025 NBA Paris Games this month. How did they do?
NBA-Police escort pace gives Pacers coach adrenaline rush in Paris
If Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle is going to remember anything from his Paris trip, it is not the iconic landmarks, but the adrenaline rush he experienced with the police escort to the Accor Arena for an NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
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Spurs, Pacers having a little extra fun with the Paris traffic
They’ve seen the Eiffel Tower. They’ve had great food. They’ve enjoyed some of the best that Paris has to offer.
San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama poised for major honor this year, says rival NBA coach
Victor Wembanyama’s standout play for the San Antonio Spurs this season has already caught the attention of NBA insiders, with a rival head coach predicting that the young French center will earn a significant honor this year.
Tyrese Haliburton discusses the Pacers' time in Paris and return to play the Pistons
Tyrese Haliburton scored 28 points in the Pacers' win over the Spurs in Paris on Saturday after scoring 13 in their loss to San Antonio on Thursday.
Rick Carlisle Thought Pacers' Paris Police Escort Was Better Than Notre Dame
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle looks up at the screen to watch a replay video Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, during an NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. / Grace Smith/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton were in scintillating form for the Pacers, tallying 37 and 30 points respectively, including a combined 23 of their team's 40 points in the opening exchanges of the contest.
Behind the Spurs’ first look at Victor Wembanyama, and how it recalibrated their plans
"It's very possible that he'll be the face of basketball. Not just NBA basketball, but world basketball," said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.