Carlisle talks about Mathering s expulsion: I m still full of questions, but it s a lesson

May 12th news The Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 129-109 and led 3-1 with a big score. After the game, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle was interviewed by the media and talked about Pacers player Benedit Mathering.

Bennedict Mathering was sentenced to a second-degree malicious foul in the first quarter and was expelled from the field.

"I still have a lot of questions about that penalty." Rick Carlisle said in the interview.

"But whatever happens, I think it's a lesson for Bennedict Mathering. The playoffs are very hot, and we have to stay calm."

When talking about the team, Rick Carlisle said, "We have a lot of players who can do a lot of great things."

"When we play in a small lineup, it's really a great thing to have Pascal Siakam and Obie Topin."

In this game, Pascal Siakam played for 21 minutes, scored 21 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal, and made 9 of 10 shots.

Obi Toppin played for 21 minutes, scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, and made 9 of 14 shots.