The electric atmosphere in Indianapolis is set to reach fever pitch as Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals shifts to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, pitting the Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a series tied 1-1.
After Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second heroics secured a 111-110 Game 1 victory, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder responded with a 123-107 Game 2 win. Now, the Pacers brace for another marquee night of basketball.
With the series deadlocked, Game 3 in front of the home crowd could prove decisive, and whispers around town focus not only on the Pacers but also on the Indiana Fever contingent led by WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark.
Will Caitlin Clark and Fever Teammates Attend Game 3 To Support Indiana Pacers?
Clark has become synonymous with “Hoosier hysteria,” and her fervent following extends across both WNBA and NBA fan bases. Though currently sidelined by a left quadriceps strain sustained in late May, the 2024 WNBA All-Star has shown throughout the postseason that she’s closely celebrating Pacers milestones from afar.
Clark was in attendance when the Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks to secure their spot at the 2025 NBA Finals. On top of it, her reaction to Haliburton’s buzzer-beater in Game 1, posted on social media, had gone viral online on June 5.
Caitlin Clark reacts to the @Pacers Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 win 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/kXUm5lu65Y
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) June 1, 2025
The Fever–Pacers organizational synergy is well documented: shared ownership, shared arena, and a burgeoning cross-pollination of fan interest. Pacers players have, in past playoff runs, publicly welcomed Fever attendance at high-stakes games, recognizing the mutual energy boost when WNBA stars and fans converge in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
In a recent report by ASAP Sports, Pacers small forward Bennedict Mathurin expressed his sentiment and said, “It’s always great to have the girls come to the game, support us. I think that we are doing the same thing. Just showing love. Showing love for the game.”
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On the court, the Pacers will remain a roller coaster. Surmounting a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit for a historic Game 1 comeback, then grappling with OKC’s re-energized performance in Game 2 has set the stage for Wednesday.
Meanwhile, on June 10, the Fever was left reeling from another loss after losing to the Atlanta Dream, 77-58. Natasha Howard clutched a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, leading the team in points. Aari McDonald poured in 14 points, and Kelsey Mitchell added 11 points.
The Atlanta Dream defeat the Indiana Fever 77-58 to move to 6-3 on the season and 1-1 in Commissioner’s Cup play 🙌
Allisha Gray went off for 23 PTS, 6 REB, & 4 AST for the Dream, while Bri Jones added in a 21-PT, 10 REB double-double of her own!
WNBA Commissioner’s Cup… pic.twitter.com/mEbprehMEV
— WNBA (@WNBA) June 11, 2025
This was a hard loss after the Fever won against the struggling Chicago Sky on June 7, 79-52. After the latest loss, Clark’s Fever stands at 4-5, and they need to rethink their strategy if they want to win against the defending champion New York Liberty (June 13), who have gotten off to a 9-0 start.
Coming back to the tantalizing NBA Finals series, Game 3 tip-off is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. According to AS USA, the ticket for Game 3 starts around $872 and $974 for Game 4 (June 13) on SeatGeek. Meanwhile, Vivid Seats has reportedly priced the June 11 clash at $416 and $554 for the following game.
A Fever contingent courtside could amplify that edge. Even if Clark chooses to rest due to her injury, teammates such as Kelsey Mitchell, Sophie Cunningham, or Aliyah Boston might occupy a suite or courtside seats. Their presence would symbolize solidarity across Indiana basketball and reinforce the shared pursuit of excellence.