Rick Carlisle gave simple two word answer on how the Pacers handled the Thunder's physicality

Game 2 was an ugly one for Indiana, as they never had control of the game after the first quarter.

The Pacers' biggest lead was three points compared to OKC's 23.

After the game, Pacers' coach Rick Carlisle was asked a question on how Indiana dealt with the smothering defense and physicality that OKC posed.

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What did Carlisle say?

Carlisle answered with just two words, but they were enough to put the listener in the mind of the frustrated head coach.

He simply answered the question by saying "Not well."

The turnover counts were pretty similar between the two teams tonight, but Indiana still turned the ball over 15 times.

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OKC out-rebounded the Pacers with eight extra rebounds and shot slightly better from the field/three-point range in Game 2.

The Pacers should still be happy splitting their first two road games, but now have the pressure on them with adjustments to make in time for Game 3.

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