The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau after losing to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Indiana Pacers' Finals Hero Might Be Remembered for Blunders Instead originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers lost Game 4 of the NBA Finals, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home, 111-104.

The Pacers started the season 10-15, but now they're two wins away from their first NBA championship. They've earned our respect.

Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle argues with NBA referee Josh Tiven after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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JJ Redick blasted the Kings for trading Tyrese Haliburton in 2022, calling it “malpractice”—and two years later, his take looks spot on.