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 greatest stars, right into a fan in the course of the NBA playoffs.
Clark stated earlier than the Indiana Fever’s WNBA recreation on the Atlanta Dream on Thursday evening that she was so caught up within the Pacers’ come-from-behind 138-135 time beyond regulation 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 despatched Sport 1 of the Japanese Convention finals into time beyond regulation.
For now, Clark says she’s conserving the video underneath wraps, although she provided a tease.
“I’ve a video on my cellphone I’m by no means going to point out anyone,” Clark stated. “I really confirmed a number of individuals. I videotaped myself like the ultimate play and I’ve my response in actual time. It’s a fairly iconic video. Possibly in the future all people will see it, however no, not proper now.”
Clark did share one response, calling Indiana “the best comeback crew” on social media after its newest rally. The Pacers now have 4 17+ level comeback wins on this 12 months’s playoffs alone.
Clark stated 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 ultimate. Along with her favourite NBA crew in one other shut recreation, she seized the chance.
“I used to be in my resort room,” Clark stated. “It’s factor I had taken a nap earlier within the day so I may be capable to wait for time beyond regulation.”
Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, simply accomplished his first season as an assistant coach at Butler following a 12 months working for the Pacers in basketball growth. The 2 are following the Pacers’ postseason intently.
“I imply, that crew, they by no means hand over,” Clark stated. “They discover a strategy to defy the percentages. You return and have a look at the ESPN chance 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 gas the league’s hovering reputation. The Dream moved Thursday evening’s recreation to State Farm Area, house to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, and stated shortly earlier than tip-off that the 16,888-seat venue was offered out. The Dream’s regular house, Gateway Heart Area, holds solely 3,500.
“It’s nice being in Indianapolis proper now,” Clark stated. “Persons are loving basketball. It’s all the time been a basketball state. It’s simply enjoyable to be part of.”
It is a large total sports activities weekend for Indianapolis, too. On Sunday, the 109th Operating of the Indianapolis 500 will happen at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (protection begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX and streaming on the FOX Sports activities app). Later that day, the Pacers will host the Knicks in Sport 3 of their collection, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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