Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark did not let herself be left behind during the iconic Game 1 moment between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, as she hinted to having recorded herself reacting live to the viral in-game moment.
During Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton pulled off what became a viral clutch moment that pumped up the excitement for the game. Caitlin Clark, known to be a heavy supporter of their NBA counterpart, hinted on recording herself reacting live to it.
“I videotaped myself, the final play, and I have my reaction in real time. It’s a pretty iconic video. Maybe one day everyone will see it but no. Not right now,” Clark said in one interview.
Tyrese Haliburton delivered an unforgettable clutch moment in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, sending shockwaves through Madison Square Garden. With Indiana trailing by two points in the final seconds, Haliburton orchestrated a desperate play that seemed doomed from the start. His initial drive was cut off, forcing him to retreat beyond the arc for a contested shot.
The ball bounced high off the back rim, hung in the air for what felt like an eternity, and miraculously dropped in. The Pacers erupted in celebration, but upon review, officials determined his foot was on the line—turning what could have been a game-winning three into a game-tying two-pointer, forcing overtime.
As the Pacers celebrated, he turned toward the Knicks bench and mimicked Reggie Miller’s infamous “choking” gesture, a nod to the legendary rivalry between the Pacers and Knicks. The moment was made even more surreal when actor Timothée Chalamet, seated courtside, jokingly signaled for a technical foul against Haliburton.
The crowd responded with a mix of laughter and frustration, knowing the momentum had shifted. In overtime, Indiana capitalized on their newfound energy, with Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin making crucial plays to secure a thrilling 138-135 victory.
Caitlin Clark on WNBA Investigation: “It’s Too Loud”
In light of the recent controversy during their season opener game, Caitlin Clark gave her insight on the ongoing investigation by the league into the alleged throwing of racial slurs from the side of the fans.
“It’s super loud in here, and though I didn’t hear anything, I think that’s why they’re doing the investigation,” Clark said. “That’s why they’re looking into it. That doesn’t mean nothing happened, so I’ll just trust the league’s investigation, and I’m sure they’ll do the right thing.”
The investigation came in light of the heated altercation that took place between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.
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