Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed strong frustration with game officials following his team's loss to the Dallas Mavericks, describing himself as "shocked" by a crucial non-call late in the contest.
Speaking after the game, Carlisle directly criticized the refereeing crew for missing what he considered an obvious foul. "Clearly a foul," the veteran coach stated, emphasizing his disbelief that the play went unwhistled.
The incident occurred during the Pacers' defeat against the Mavericks, though specific details regarding the game's final score, the exact moment of the disputed play, or the players involved were not immediately detailed in postgame reports.
Carlisle's pointed remarks highlight ongoing tensions between NBA coaches and officiating standards, with the Pacers leader joining a growing list of coaches to publicly challenge referee decisions this season.
