Rick Carlisle on the Pacers' struggles to slow the 76ers: "I wouldn't say it's tricky. (Joel) Embiid is, he right now, he's probably the MVP with what their team is doing and how he's elevated his game. He's as difficult a guy to game plan for as there is in the game."
Myles Turner on the recent atmosphere at home: "It's completely different from last year to this year. It's been incredible.
Rick Carlisle, after the Pacers' win over the Pelicans on Monday: "I was impressed with every guy that stepped on the floor.
Tyrese Haliburton after the Pacers' loss to the Kings: "I thought we were in a position to win. We just didn't execute down the stretch."
Rick Carlisle says Tristan Thompson will soon join the Chicago Bulls: "We thanked him for what he's brought the last six or seven days. He brought a high level of professionalism. He's done a really good job. ... It's a rare instance where you get to thank a guy in the presence of his teammates."
Rick Carlisle was encouraged by the Indiana Pacers' play against the defending champs, but says containing Giannis Antetokounmpo was a challenge: "He's a great player. There were a lot of stretches we did a good job on him, but he still had 50 points. ... We were battling out there. We hung around, it's just a tough night."
Caris LeVert says the Pacers' win over the Pistons was a big one after the tough loss last night: "We knew we needed a much-needed victory tonight against a team that we felt like we let one go against about a month ago. This was a big night for us."
Rick Carlisle: "Road wins have been hard to come by. This one was earned and much-needed. ... Everyone kept everyone involved."