Rick Carlisle goes berserk after crucial no-call in loss to Mavericks

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Rick Carlisle goes berserk after crucial no-call in loss to Mavericks

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Nov 10, 2026 9:18 AM ET

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle was seething at the end of Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Carlisle did not hide his frustration over an apparent no-call as time expired in the fourth quarter, with Dallas coming away with a 125-122 win.

Down by three points, the Pacers grabbed the rebound off a missed Mavericks free throw and called a timeout.

With 3.7 seconds left in regulation, Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard threw a pass intended for forward Pascal Siakam before Dallas forward Caleb Martin came out of nowhere to break it up like a defensive back. The Mavs then secured the ball as time ran out.

Martin appeared to have made contact with Siakam, but none of the referees blew their whistles.

A furious Carlisle then charged onto the court, demanding an explanation for why no foul was called on Martin during his collision with Siakam.

Here is a video showing the play and Carlisle’s subsequent outburst.

Rick Carlisle is furious with the refs with this no call at the end of the game. I think Caleb Martin made a play. Foul or no? https://t.co/swt7AdIhbj
— ØDÉH (@Od3hAllDay) November 10, 2026

Carlisle continued to express his frustration in the postgame press conference.

“It’s a football-caliber collision, and it’s clearly a foul,” Carlisle said. “I’m at a loss for what was being looked at. Then you ask, and the responses are just shocking. That whistle needs to blow. It almost looks like targeting a defenseless player in a football game. I’m shocked. It happened right in front of me and the official, and they may have been intentionally fouling.”

Rick Carlisle on the final play: "It’s football caliber collison and it’s clearly a foul. I’m at a loss for what was being looked at. Then you ask and the responses are just shocking. That whistle needs to blow. It almost looks like targeting a defenseless player in a football game. I’m shocked. It happened right in front of me and the official and they may have been intentionally fouling"
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) November 10, 2026

Indiana could have used a big break against the Mavericks, as the Pacers are off to an ugly start to the season. They are just 3-8 through 11 games and have won only once since Oct. 25.

The Pacers will look to shake off the loss to Dallas when they face the Washington Wizards at home on Wednesday.

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