Indiana Pacers Tyrese Haliburton (left) and Indiana Fever Caitlin Clark (right). Photo credits: Imagn

'Trust Me, I Know It': Caitlin Clark As Indiana Pacers Good Luck Charm Gets Approval From Tyrese Haliburton

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 7:33 PM ET

Tyrese Haliburton isn’t brushing off the buzz — he knows Caitlin Clark might just be his team’s not-so-secret weapon during this wild playoff run.

On Friday, a Clark fan page posted a quote that basically confirmed what Pacers fans have been joking (and kinda seriously) talking about all postseason: Indiana doesn’t lose when Caitlin’s in the building. Haliburton, asked about it by ESPN, had the perfect response:

“Trust me,” he said. “I know it. And if I didn’t know it, everyone would make sure that I did.”

Fair enough — the stat speaks for itself. The Pacers are a perfect 8-0 when Clark shows up courtside. The most recent win? Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where Indiana knocked off the OKC Thunder 116-107 to take a 2-1 series lead. Two more wins, and they’re champions.

Haliburton’s been the man all playoffs — knocking down clutch shots, leading the charge, silencing the doubters — but hey, even stars need a little lucky charm. And right now, Caitlin Clark’s presence is hitting harder than sage in the locker room.

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Clark has been fully riding the Pacers playoff wave during her time off with a quad injury — and like every real fan, she’s living (and screaming) through the highs and lows.

Jun 11, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark reacts to a play from the crowd during the fourth quarter of game three of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

In a convo with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, she shared a hilarious behind-the-scenes moment after Haliburton nailed a clutch shot:

“I have a video on my phone I’m never going to show anybody,” she said, laughing. “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. I cuss way too much.”

Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Caitlin Clark looks on during the first half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Relatable? Extremely.

Whether it’s her courtside karma or Haliburton’s cold-blooded finishing, something is definitely clicking for Indiana. And with both Clark and Tyrese fully embracing the Hoosier life, this city’s basketball moment feels bigger than ever.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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