Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed frustration with the officiating following his team's loss to the Dallas Mavericks on November 10, 2026. Carlisle described a crucial no-call as "clearly a foul" and said he was shocked by the referees' decision not to whistle the play.
The incident occurred late in the game, with the Pacers trailing. Carlisle argued that the missed call impacted the outcome and called for greater accountability from the officiating crew.
