Caitlin Clark among stars at Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks Game 6
The Indiana Pacers are hosting the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday, and many stars are in attendance, including WNBA player Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever.
The Fever guard was in the crowd to witness what she has described as the "greatest comeback team" she has seen. Her admiration for the Pacers' relentless spirit was evident as they rallied four times to come back and win in this year's playoffs.
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Clark has expressed how it feels to be in Indianapolis as a WNBA player and during the Pacers' NBA playoff run, saying it is fun to be a part of it.
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"It's great being in Indianapolis right now," Clark told ESPN. "People are loving basketball. It's always been a basketball state. It's just fun to be a part of."
Clark was seated alongside teammates Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull.
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Aliyah Boston, Lexie Hull and Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever attend Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
When do Caitlin Clark and the Fever play next?
The Fever will host the Washington Mystics on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV, WNBA League Pass, MeTV (Indianapolis), Monumental Sports Network (Washington)
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Indiana lost to the Connecticut Sun on Friday in Indianapolis. Clark did not play due to a left quad strain.
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