'Dumb and Dumber' — Indiana Pacers fans trolling ESPN analysts Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins during NBA Finals Game 4 go viral
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Sometimes, the loudest message in a Finals game doesn't come from a superstar or a coach—it comes from the stands. During Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, while most fans rocked gold Pacers shirts, two individuals turned heads with bold fashion choices straight out of a comedy classic.
Dressed in Dumb and Dumber-style tuxedos—one bright orange, one electric blue—they topped it off with oversized face cutouts of ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins. It was a hilarious, pointed response to recent media criticism of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton—and fans online immediately took notice.
Tyrese Haliburton
fires back at critics, Stephen A. Smith takes it personally in fiery rant
The media heat on
Tyrese Haliburton
started after Game 2, when he was criticized for his passiveness in a 107–123 Pacers loss. On 'First Take', ESPN's
Stephen A. Smith
didn't hold back.
'Win the damn chip, bro… That ain't on me. That's on you,' he said, implying Haliburton wasn't delivering when it mattered. Smith continued, 'Just in case he was talking about me—my brother, I'm not going away… this train don't stop.'
Then came Game 3. Haliburton bounced back with 22 points, 11 assists, and 9 rebounds in a 116–107 Pacers win. After the game, he was asked about the media noise. He didn't name names but made his feelings clear: 'Most of the time, the talking heads on the major platforms, I couldn't care less honestly. Like, what do they really know about basketball?'
Kendrick Perkins
, speaking on NBA Today, gave Haliburton credit for stepping up.
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'He finally arrived to the NBA Finals—to us box score watchers,' Perkins said. He even acknowledged, 'He outplayed SGA.'
And then came Game 4, when two fans used fashion to flip the script. Their orange and blue tuxes carried double meaning: orange symbolizing Smith's New York Knicks loyalty, and blue a nod to the Oklahoma City Thunder—Perkins' former team. It was comedy, commentary, and petty brilliance all rolled into one.
Hilarious fan reactions to '
Dumb and Dumber
' trolling of Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins at Game 4
Fans took to X with no shortage of reactions to the trolling masterclass.
One fan said: 'Absolutely incredible troll job by Pacers fans dressed as Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins. Dumb and Dumber tuxedos and all.'
This tweet captured the moment perfectly and praised the fans for the elite-level trolling and creative execution.
A second user chimed in with: 'Two guys in the front row at the Pacers game dressed like Dumb and Dumber with Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins faces on their suits.'
This user highlighted the boldness of the fans' courtside position, emphasizing how visible and intentional the troll job was.
Another user joked: 'Are these two guys front row at the Pacers game calling Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins Dumb and Dumber?'
This tweet added playful speculation, bluntly asking if the fans were deliberately labeling the ESPN duo as the classic comedy characters.
One more said:
'Best thing I've seen tonight…. Dumb and Dumber at the Pacer game tonight!'
This comment called the bit the highlight of the evening—more memorable than even the on-court action for some viewers.
And finally, another user said:
'Pretty sure these fans are in Dumb and Dumber costumes…with face cutouts of Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins.'
This tweet added to the confirmation and appreciation of the stunt, acknowledging the detail in the fans' outfits and execution.
Also Read:
Tyrese Haliburton shares heartwarming moment with Obi Toppin's daughter before crucial Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Finals Game 4
From Tyrese Haliburton shrugging off criticism to two fans turning sports talk into visual satire, Game 4 of the NBA Finals was about more than basketball. It became a statement on media narratives, on confidence, and on the creative passion of Indiana's fan base. With subtle symbolism in every stitch of those tuxedos, the message was clear: Indiana hears the noise, and they know exactly how to laugh back. Whether the Pacers win the chip or not, their fans have already won the meme battle.
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