The Indiana Pacers have delivered a strong and steady performance in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking a 2–1 series lead. They opened the series with an impressive road win in Game 1, then followed it up with a crucial home victory in Game 3. Tyrese Haliburton has emerged as the heart of the team—both as a floor general and emotional leader. And in the background of this postseason run, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever has quietly become something of a good luck charm.
During this high-stakes stretch, Haliburton remains locked in, but he’s also found time to nurture friendships—most notably with Clark. The All-Star guard revealed to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne that their connection goes beyond courtside support. “We’re talking 24/7,” Haliburton said, referring to an ongoing group chat that includes Clark, his girlfriend, and Clark’s boyfriend. “The four of us hang out all the time.”
Haliburton was quick to acknowledge the immense pressure Clark faces in her rookie WNBA season. “She goes through a lot, as you know. There’s a lot of weight and eyes on her,” Haliburton said. “Obviously there is on me as well, but hers are amplified times a million.” The two young stars are quickly becoming Indiana’s basketball power duo—supporting each other on and off the court.
Clark has become a regular at Pacers games throughout the postseason, showing visible excitement from the stands. Most notably, the Pacers are a perfect 8–0 when Clark is in attendance—a streak that has fans calling her Indiana’s unofficial good luck charm. Whether coincidence or cosmic assist, her presence appears to be fueling the Pacers’ surge through the playoffs.
Clark’s sideline energy lifts Indiana
Clark has arguably been the Pacers’ most enthusiastic fan this postseason. She’s been spotted celebrating big plays, cheering on Haliburton, and soaking in the playoff atmosphere. One particular moment stands out—Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, when Haliburton buried a game-tying shot late in regulation. Clark captured her reaction on video but is keeping it under wraps for now.
“I have a video on my phone I’m never going to show anybody,” Clark told ESPN. “I videotaped myself, like, the final play and I have my reaction in real time. It’s a pretty iconic video. Maybe one day everybody will see it, but no, not right now.” The Fever guard’s emotional investment in Haliburton and the Pacers is both genuine and deeply felt.
“She was going crazy,” Haliburton said with a smile when asked about Clark’s reaction to the big shot. Their friendship, forged through mutual respect and shared experience in the Indiana basketball spotlight, is a rare crossover moment between the NBA and WNBA. And as the Pacers aim to make history, Clark remains a vocal—and undefeated—supporter.
While Clark has missed recent WNBA action due to injury, her presence around the Fever and the Pacers hasn’t wavered. In her rookie season, she helped lead Indiana back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, although the team was eliminated in the opening round. Clark has made clear she hopes to deliver the same kind of postseason magic for the Fever as the Pacers are now enjoying.