Are Indiana Pacers really 8-0 in NBA playoffs when Caitlin Clark attends? Closer look at viral claim

The Indiana Pacers are 8-0 in the NBA playoffs when WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark watches the team play. Clark sat courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. The Indiana Fever point guard cheered for the home team, which rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the OKC Thunder 116-107.

Before attending the Pacers-Thunder showdown, Clark’s last appearance was at the same venue in Game 6 on May 31 against the New York Knicks. The Pacers did not need their come-from-behind magic to punch a ticket to the championship round. They outworked the Knicks to win 125-108, their most lopsided victory in the series.

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Here's a breakdown of how the Pacers fared every time Caitlin Clark attended their playoff games.

Result	Series	Opponent	Date
116-107 (Win)	Game 3, NBA Finals	OKC Thunder	June 11, 2025
125-108 (Win)	Game 6, ECF	New York Knicks	May 31, 2025
129-109 (Win)	Game 4, East semis	Cleveland Cavaliers	May 11, 2025
119-118 OT (Win)	Game 4, East first round	Milwaukee Bucks	April 29, 2025
123-115 (Win)	Game 2, East first round	Milwaukee Bucks	April 22, 2025
117-98 (Win)	Game 1, East first round	Milwaukee Bucks	April 19 2025
111-106 (Win)	Game 3, East semis	New York Knicks	May 10, 2024
121-118 OT (Win)	Game 3, East first round	Milwaukee Bucks	April 26, 2024

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The Indiana Pacers will also host Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Game 6, if necessary, will also be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, also the home of Clark’s Fever. Considering Indiana’s unbeaten streak when she is around, Pacers fans will be desperately hoping she shows up to support the team.

Caitlin Clark is still nursing a left quad injury. If she returns to play on Saturday, it will be against the New York Liberty in Indianapolis. Since the Fever-Liberty rematch will be a home game for Clark and Co., her appearance for Game 4 is a big possibility.

Fans react to Pacers 8-0 record with Caitlin Clark in attendance

Caitlin Clark excitedly rooted for the Indiana Pacers at courtside on Wednesday. The hard-earned 116-107 win pushed the Pacers within two wins shy of their first NBA championship. Fans promptly reacted to the home team’s unbeaten run with Clark in attendance.

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If the Thunder pulls off another upset in Game 4, the Pacers can close the series in Game 5 on Monday. A win by the Thunder in either of those games guarantees a return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 6.

Clark and the Indiana Fever will be in the Bay Area for a matchup against the Golden State Valkyries on June 20. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year winner will not be in Indiana if the Thunder forces a Game 6.

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