The Boston Celtics pulled off their most unlikely victory of the season on Monday night against the Indiana Pacers.
Without the starting lineup and under the leadership of all substitute players, this 20-point reversal occurred in the third quarter. However, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle wants the league to pay attention to the play, which occurred with 4:30 left in the first quarter.
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“I don’t know what the exact rules are,” Carlisle said. “I think there was 4:30 or 4:32 left in the first quarter. There was one play where Isaiah Jackson got elbowed by (Nemias) Queta and then got elbowed again at the same time. Then he had to leave the game for concussion observation and then couldn’t come back.”
The play Carlisle is referring to is a backcourt game in which the 7-foot Queta is fighting for position with the much shorter Jackson.
Queta planted his left foot, turned and walked toward the basket, then moved the basketball away from the backboard.
When he shoots, he connects with his non-shooting arm, and after he misses, he connects with his follower arm.
Carlisle was unhappy with a play that looked very consistent with many of the plays you see when watching NBA games.
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“I hope the league takes this seriously,” Carlisle said. “I feel like this drama should be seen in real time. It doesn’t look accidental and it’s very dangerous.”
Unfortunately for all parties involved, the physicality in the paint resulted in a head injury to the Pacers’ young forward.
“I don’t know how long he’s going to be out, but it’s serious,” Carlisle said.
“The game that has happened cannot be missed.”
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