Carlisle: We will continue to treat the game with a mentality that needs to prove everything

On May 22, the NBA playoffs continue, and the Pacers will play their first game in the Eastern Conference Finals with the Knicks. Before the game, Pacers coach Carlisle was interviewed by the media.

Carlisle said that he met Thibodeau for the first time when he participated in the free agent trial for the expansion team Timberwolves at the end of his career: "I respect him very much. He is my friend and we have known each other for a long time."

Regarding his feelings about playing at the Knicks at home, Carlisle said: "Madison Square Garden, both as home and away teams, is one of the ultimate venues for the game."

Talking about Mitchell Robinson vs. Knick Carlisle said: "On the defensive end, he has brought a lot of flexibility to the team. With his size, his ability to switch to small players is very special." Regarding the Pacers' game mentality, Carlisle said: "We will continue to treat the game with a mentality that needs to prove everything. We know that the outside world is not optimistic about us." According to the schedule, the first game of the two teams will be held at 8 am this morning.