Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton refused to blame officiating for the team's Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks, despite criticism from head coach Rick Carlisle.

By the Numbers
  • Indiana Pacers lost to the New York Knicks 130-121 in Game 2.
  • Pacers fell into a 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
  • In the third quarter, the Pacers were outscored 36-18 by the Knicks.
Yes, But

Head coach Rick Carlisle criticized the referees for a non-call which led to his ejection from the game.

State of Play
  • Pacers are down 2-0 in the series against the Knicks.
  • Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night in Indiana.
What's Next

Game 3 of the series between the Pacers and the Knicks is set to take place on Friday night in Indiana.

Bottom Line

Tyrese Haliburton stood firm in not blaming the officiating for the loss, highlighting the team's need to perform better on the court moving forward in the series against the New York Knicks.