The NBA playoffs heat up with tensions rising between the Pacers and the Knicks over officiating. Amidst claims of unfair calls and conspiracies, coaches like Rick Carlisle are taking a stand for small-market teams.
In a series filled with drama, emotions run high as the underdog Pacers face off against the rough-and-tumble Knicks. As the games intensify, the battle on the court may just be a reflection of the larger struggle for recognition between big-market and small-market teams.