Pacers react to Game 1 officiating / News - Basketnews.com

After the controversial ending between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, Myles Turner reacted to the illegal screen call, saying it's best when the players decide the outcome.

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The Indiana Pacers almost stole the series opener from the New York Knicks but lost 117-121 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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After the game, many Indiana fans called out the officiating, which many believe affected the outcome of the game, but Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle tried to keep mum about it.

"I don't want to talk about the officiating. We're not expecting to get calls in here. It would be nice if they laid off that one but they didn't. That's just the way it goes," Carlisle told reporters when asked about the illegal screen called on Myles Turner late in the game.

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The Pacers center was also frustrated with how the game was called down the stretch.

"In my experience in this league, I think it's best when players decide the outcome of the game," Turner said.

Turner also said he is looking forward to the league's Last 2 Minutes report.

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