The Indiana Pacers, fighting for playoff positioning, executed a crucial out-of-bounds play designed by assistant coach Jenny Boucek during a critical game against the Milwaukee Bucks. With only 3.9 seconds left and trailing by three, coach Rick Carlisle decided to utilize Boucek's unique play, which reflects her diverse sports background. The play's design, inspired by her semipro flag football experience, involved a strategic movement of players that caught the defense off-guard, leading to a significant moment in the Pacers’ season as they secured home-court advantage.
"With 3.9 seconds remaining and the Pacers trailing by three, head coach Rick Carlisle turned to one of his lead assistant coaches. He told her it was time to bust out one of the special out-of-bounds plays she'd come up with."
"This play, like the woman who drew it up, was the product of a unique basketball journey. Pacers assistant Jenny Boucek first had the idea for the play because she had played semipro flag football."
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