Despite being down 0-2 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle remains optimistic about his team’s chances. Drawing on their recent experience of coming back from a similar situation in the New York series, Carlisle is confident that the Pacers can turn things around.
As the series shifts to Indiana where the team boasts a perfect 6-0 record at home during the playoffs, Carlisle is looking forward to the support of their passionate fans. He believes that the energy of their home court combined with the excitement of race weekend in the city will give the Pacers an advantage going into Game 3.
However, the Pacers face uncertainty regarding the health of Tyrese Haliburton, who suffered a leg injury in Game 2. Carlisle acknowledged that Haliburton gave his all but had to be ruled out after experiencing difficulty. With Haliburton’s status up in the air, the Pacers understand the importance of winning Game 3 to keep their hopes alive in the series.
The team knows that overcoming a 0-3 deficit is a daunting task, so they are fully focused on bouncing back and putting forth their best effort in front of their home crowd. With the odds stacked against them, the Indiana Pacers are determined to fight until the end and give it their all to keep their championship dreams alive.
