The Indiana Pacers are nearly halfway through what will again be a playoff-less campaign.
After a long stint (and championship) with the Dallas Mavericks, Carlisle returns to coach the blue and gold for a second time.
One of Indiana’s longshots finally hit this week. Rick Carlisle alone isn’t going to save the Pacers, but his hire shows they’re ready to get serious.
“You could mark that night as the beginning of a period that was not good for our franchise,” says Donnie Walsh. “It really hurt us dramatically.”
