The Indiana Pacers are headed back home with a 2-0 series lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals after two tough wins at Madison Square Garden, including an incredible comeback win in Game 1 Wednesday. After Indiana stood tall and came away with a 114-109 win in Game 2 Friday, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle knows now is no time to let up.
He's been here before, as the decorated NBA head coach moved into 10th place on the all-time playoff coaching wins list with the victory Friday. Just two wins away from helping the Pacers reach the franchise's first NBA Finals since 2000, Carlisle explained that while the majority of the NBA world thinks Indiana will cruise to a series victory, now is when it actually gets harder.
