Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will miss the team’s upcoming road games against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday and Toronto Raptors on Saturday due to personal reasons, the team announced.
Update: Head Coach Rick Carlisle will miss the team’s upcoming road games in Memphis and Toronto for personal reasons.
Assistant Coach Lloyd Pierce will assume head coaching duties during this time.https://t.co/P7Vdjr00DN
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Assistant coach Lloyd Pierce will assume head coaching duties with Carlisle away from the team.
The Pacers (25-48) are 13th in the East standings and have been eliminated from playoff contention.
