The roar across Indiana hit a fever pitch last night as Tyrese Haliburton cemented his place in Indiana Pacers history with a heart-stopping game-winner to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round.
Among the many stunned fans was Indiana Fever guard and rising global star Caitlin Clark, who, like most of the state, was left in awe of the dramatic finish.
Caitlin Clark Still in Shock Over the Pacers’ Win
Speaking at Fever media day, Clark described the moment: “I had to go look at the ESPN win probability after that … one of the best finishes I’ve ever been a part of … It’s been incredible to see the state support them and also how they support us and how the two teams support each other.”
Caitlin on the crazy Pacers win
“I had to go look at the ESPN win probability after that…one of the best finishes I’ve ever been a part of…It’s been incredible to see the state support them and also how they support us and how the two teams support each other.” pic.twitter.com/qhnbEVNZqp
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Her words echoed what countless fans felt after Haliburton’s shot — a moment that fans will no doubt replay for years to come.
Clark, already a household name in Indiana, offered a distinctive perspective on the state’s basketball renaissance. Beyond the thrill of Haliburton’s clutch bucket, she highlighted the strong bond between the Pacers and their fan base.
She also spoke about the supportive relationship between Indiana’s two pro basketball teams. That shared energy, she suggested, helps build the electric atmosphere now surrounding both the Pacers’ playoff run and the Fever’s upcoming season.
Haliburton’s game-winner wasn’t just a highlight of the NBA Playoffs — it was a reminder of the unpredictable magic sports can deliver. For Clark, witnessing it firsthand was a vivid example of the passion that defines Indiana basketball.
As she continues her budding pro career, the excitement and support she’s seen will serve as a powerful backdrop. With the Pacers surging and the Fever on the rise, the energy in Indiana is lifting the whole basketball scene. Fans across the state have a lot to cheer for — both their NBA squad and their WNBA star.
Clark’s rookie season was a marvel. Finishing in fourth place in WNBA MVP voting, she won the league Rookie of the Year award and was named First-Team All-WNBA. With 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game, she was immediately amongst the league’s premier producers.
And at 23 years old, it’s likely she’s only just getting started.
Haliburton and the Pacers, meanwhile, now face a tough second-round matchup against the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Meanwhile, Clark and the Fever will tip off their season on May 17 against the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
