OKLAHOMA CITY — Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle crossed the practice court Sunday and smirked when he realized a line of video cameras and cellphones was tracking his every step. “There’s nothing exciting going on over here,” he said.

The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are tied at two games apiece in the NBA Finals, though the Thunder hold home-court advantage and have the momentum.

At the NBA Finals, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle is trying to shine a light on what he considers an important cause.

Charles Barkley joked about the Knicks' coaching search strategy by making a direct reference to the Pacers' head coach Rick Carlisle.