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Rick Carlisle Celebrates 1,000th Win Amidst Team Struggles

1/9/2026

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Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Indiana Pacers, earned his 1,000th career win on January 8, 2026, in a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
He became the 11th coach to reach 1,000 wins, after Doc Rivers achieved the milestone in 2021.
The milestone came after a franchise-record 13-game losing streak marked by injuries and setbacks, and Carlisle said the achievement reflects the team's effort rather than personal accolades.

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Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Indiana Pacers, earned his 1,000th career win on January 8, 2026, in a 114-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
He became the 11th coach to reach 1,000 wins, after Doc Rivers achieved the milestone in 2021.
The milestone came after a franchise-record 13-game losing streak marked by injuries and setbacks, and Carlisle said the achievement reflects the team's effort rather than personal accolades.