Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark might be Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers’ lucky charm this season.
The Pacers, having proved themselves during the 2025 playoffs, are geared up to win their first NBA title. Haliburton remains the dependable leader for his team, already hailed as an icon in Indiana.
However, the team might have some extra help on the side.
Caitlin Clark Has Become Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers’ Lucky Charm
Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder was an electric outing, with the Indiana crowd filling the arena with cheers as the Pacers secured a 116-107 win at home.
Some fans, though, focused on the sidelines and Clark’s lucky presence. As of now, the Pacers are 8-0 in the playoffs with Clark in attendance, per Yahoo Sports.
Caitlin Clark may be the Pacers’ good luck charm 👀 pic.twitter.com/uuo22d2L0n
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) June 12, 2025
Fans were overjoyed at the statistic, asking Clark to stay for the remainder of the playoffs and return for Game 4.
List of Pacers 2025 Playoff Games Attended by Clark
| Date | Result | Series | Opponent |
| June 11, 2025 | 116-107 (Win) | Game 3, NBA Finals | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| May 31, 2025 | 125-108 (Win) | Game 6, Eastern Conference Finals | New York Knicks |
| May 11, 2025 | 129-109 (Win) | Game 4, Eastern Conference Semi-Finals | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| April 29, 2025 | 119-118 OT (Win) | Game 4, East Playoffs Round 1 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| April 22, 2025 | 123-115 (Win) | Game 2, East Playoffs Round 1 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| April 19, 2025 | 117-98 (Win) | Game 1, East Playoffs Round 1 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| May 10, 2024 | 111-106 (Win) | Game 3, Eastern Conference Semi-Finals | New York Knicks |
| April 26, 2024 | 121-118 OT (Win) | Game 3, East Playoffs Round 1 | Milwaukee Bucks |
Clark’s first appearance was during Game 3 of the first-round series against the Bucks in 2024, which they won 121-118 in overtime on April 26. Since then, Clark has attended multiple games, including six in 2025.
Clark Recreated Reggie Miller’s Iconic Choke Sign Celebration
With Clark in the stands at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, there’s little that escapes the fans. Clark ended up going viral during the game, catching attention for recreating an iconic celebration for the Pacers.
During the second quarter, Clark was caught imitating Pacers legend Reggie Miller’s choke sign celebration. The gesture is deep-rooted in Indiana basketball history, taking them back to Miller taunting the Knicks at Madison Square Garden during the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals.
Of course, Haliburton recreated the gesture weeks ago during Game 1 of the 2025 East Finals against the Knicks.
Caitlin Clark hit the Reggie Miller choke celly 😭 pic.twitter.com/RrhwgdOVNU
— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) June 12, 2025
Haliburton, aiming for a clutch 3-pointer, was quick to imitate the gesture. However, the shot was later ruled as a 2-pointer, leaving the All-Star guard embarrassed. Indiana did go on to win Game 1 138-135 in overtime and eventually the series to reach the NBA Finals.
The Pacers will look to take a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals when they host Game 4 against the Thunder. The contest will take place on June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
