Caitlin Clark says it is a good time to be a basketball fan in Indiana. It is sufficient to show Clark, one of many state’s largest stars, right into a fan through the NBA playoffs.
Clark mentioned earlier than the Indiana Fever’s WNBA sport on the Atlanta Dream on Thursday evening that she was so caught up within the Pacers‘ come-from-behind 138-135 overtime win on the New York Knicks on Wednesday evening that she took video of her response to the signature play — Tyrese Haliburton’s jumper that sent Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals into overtime.
For now, Clark says she’s conserving the video beneath wraps, regardless that she provided a tease.
“I’ve a video on my cellphone I’m by no means going to indicate anyone,” Clark mentioned. “I truly confirmed a couple of folks. I videotaped myself like the ultimate play and I’ve my response in actual time. It’s a fairly iconic video. Perhaps at some point all people will see it, however no, not proper now.”
Clark did share one response, calling Indiana “the best comeback staff” on social media after its newest rally. The Pacers now have four 17+ point comeback wins on this yr’s playoffs alone.
Clark mentioned she regretted not getting video of herself when Haliburton made the game-winning layup within the Pacers’ decisive 119-118 win over Milwaukee that despatched Indiana to the East closing. Together with her favourite NBA staff in one other shut sport, she seized the chance.
“I used to be in my resort room,” Clark mentioned. “It’s factor I had taken a nap earlier within the day so I may have the ability to watch for time beyond regulation.”
Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, simply accomplished his first season as an assistant coach at Butler following a yr working for the Pacers in basketball growth. The 2 are following the Pacers’ postseason carefully.
“I imply, that staff, they by no means hand over,” Clark mentioned. “They discover a option to defy the percentages. You return and take a look at the ESPN likelihood tracker and it was like 99.7% for the Knicks final evening and that’s simply loopy.”
Clark was a breakout WNBA star as a rookie final season and helps to gasoline the league’s hovering reputation. The Dream moved Thursday evening’s sport to State Farm Enviornment, house to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, and mentioned shortly earlier than tip-off that the 16,888-seat venue was bought out. The Dream’s regular house, Gateway Middle Enviornment, holds solely 3,500.
“It’s nice being in Indianapolis proper now,” Clark mentioned. “Individuals are loving basketball. It’s all the time been a basketball state. It’s simply enjoyable to be part of.”
It is a large general sports activities weekend for Indianapolis, too. On Sunday, the 109th Working of the Indianapolis 500 will happen at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (coverage begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX and streaming on the FOX Sports app). Later that day, the Pacers will host the Knicks in Game 3 of their series, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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