Pacers coach Rick Carlisle angry at no-call vs. Mavs: 'It was a football-caliber collision'

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle publicly criticized the officiating after a no-call during a game against the Dallas Mavericks, describing a collision between Pacers forward Pascal Siakam and Mavericks forward Caleb Martin as a 'football-caliber collision' that should have been ruled a foul. Carlisle was visibly angry that referees failed to call the contact, which he believed significantly impacted the game. The comments were reported on November 10, 2026.