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“That Whistle Needs to Blow”: Pacers HC Rips NBA Officials After Controversial No-Call Costs Game-Changing Play Vs. Mavs

The final buzzer between the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks turned into absolute chaos that left Rick Carlisle fuming. The reporters didn’t even have to ask the furious coach about the final play that sealed his team’s heartbreaking 125-122 loss…

By Caroline John · Essentially Sports

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:50 PM

Key Things to Know

Rick Carlisle criticized officials over an uncalled foul on Pascal Siakam during the game's final seconds.
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-122 at the American Airlines Center.
Mavericks forward Caleb Martin collided with Siakam on an inbounds pass with 3.7 seconds remaining without drawing a whistle.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle strongly criticized NBA officials following a controversial non-call at the end of a 125-122 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. With 3.7 seconds remaining, Mavericks forward Caleb Martin collided heavily with Pacers forward Pascal Siakam on an inbounds lob, but no foul was whistled as time expired. Carlisle compared the impact to an NFL collision and argued that Indiana was unfairly denied a chance to shoot game-tying free throws.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 29 points, including 26 in the first half, but Dallas rallied behind Cooper Flagg's 43-point double-double and 35 points from Kyrie Irving. Despite missed free throws by P.J. Washington Jr. that gave Indiana a final opportunity, the uncalled collision allowed Dallas to seal the win and improve to 7-4, dropping the Pacers to 3-8.

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