Caitlin Clark's Effect on Pacers Amid NBA Finals is Turning Heads
Caitlin Clark's Effect on Pacers Amid NBA Finals is Turning Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Indiana Pacers continue to defy their doubters, as they took Game 3 of the NBA Finals by a final score of 116-107 over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The Thunder were heavily favored to win the world championship coming into this series, but the Pacers now lead the series 2-1.
The Hoosier State is stoked about the very real possibility of the Larry O'Brien Trophy landing there for the first time ever. This is the Pacers' second trip to the NBA Finals and their first since 2000, and fans can almost start to taste the champagne.
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah BostonKyle Terada-Imagn Images
One of their biggest fans is Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. She was on hand at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday for Game 3 along with several of her teammates, and she may be a good luck charm for the Pacers.
When she has been in attendance this season, the Pacers have been 8-0.
Fans on X reacted to this interesting statistic.
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"That's a cool stat," one fan wrote.
"She needs to attend 2 more games," another fan chimed in.
"Or maybe it's the spirit of Jim Ursay," a third fan wrote, referring to former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who died a few weeks ago.
"CC Effect," a fourth user wrote.
"The @NBA saw what the @NFL did with @taylorswift13 and said, 'Hey we can do that with @CaitlinClark22!!' 😂😂😂 #conspiracytheory" a fifth user mused.
"Thank you @CaitlinClark22," another fan added.
During the regular season, the Pacers finished with the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference. Many were counting them out as the playoffs started, even though they reached the Eastern Conference finals last year.
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But they knocked out the Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished first with 64 wins, in the second round, and they shoved past the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Throughout this postseason, they have gotten the job done not only with their potent fast break but also by overcoming late deficits and getting some late-game heroics from Tyrese Haliburton.
The Pacers can put a stranglehold on this championship series when Game 4 takes place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday.
Related: Caitlin Clark's Appearance at NBA Finals Draws Indiana Fever Reaction
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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