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Pacers center Myles Turner shared on TikTok what an average day is like for him during the season
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Aliyah Boston was not aware she was given a technical foul when she stepped in front of Angel Reese.
"Wait, what? AB got the tech? Ohhh NO!"
*later turns to Caitlin about the fine* "can I get half?"
Caitlin: "I got it for you, don't worry."
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This is a bizarre, questionable tweet from an official team account.
“bUt wHy dO ThE ChIcAgO SkY HaTe tHe fEvEr? ThEy pLaY ToO HaRd. tHeY TaLk tOo mUcH. ThEy sHoUlD'Ve lEt tHeM WiN fOr ThE sAkE oF—” *transmission ends*
anyways, back to our original programming:
WE DON’T CARE BOUT NONE OF THAT. SKY ON TOP
#skytown
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Caitlin Clark asked about Sunday being a rivalry game vs Chicago:
"I'm pretty sure the only people that view this as a rivalry is all of you (media). For us, it's just a game of basketball. That's what it is. If it's gonna help move the game forward, absolutely..."
Well said.
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Fever head coach Stephanie White postgame:
"I think it was pretty obvious that stuff was brewing. When the officials don't get control of the ball game, when they allow that stuff to happen ... this is what happens.
"They got to be better."
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Caitlin Clark was asked if she's owed a public apology from Chennedy Carter:
"No. ... There's no grudges. There's nothing like that. It's a sport. It's competitive. It's not going to be nice all the time."
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Fun exchange to end Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston’s pregame presser.
Boston: “Go Gamecocks!”
Clark: “Go Hawkeyes!”
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Tyrese Haliburton — after yet another game-winner — put his Puma Hali 1s, which were introduced today, on the table at his presser.
Couldn't time it any better. There's the ad.
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Dawn Staley, a member of the USWNT selection committee, asked about Caitlin Clark.
“If we had to do it all over again, the way that she’s playing, she would be in really high consideration of making the team because she is playing head and shoulders above a lot of people.”
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Halftime injury update:
Red Panda fell before getting started, left court clutching her left wrist.
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Tonight in Indy, @NoahKahan wearing a @CaitlinClark22 Fever jersey at his concert.
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Caitlin Clark having fun with fellow WNBA players who were sitting courtside. This was during FTs.
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Flight attendant in Indy before take-off back to OKC:
“I see we have a lot of OKC fans on here. You guys had your opportunity. Pacers in 7. Yes ‘Cers!”
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Caitlin Clark is at Colts-Steelers, sitting with Connor and teammate Lexie Hull
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Now another Sky player with a cheap shot on Caitlin Clark. Angel Reese with the elbow and then stare down. That’s not basketball.
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Asked about Caitlin Clark's growth, Jewell Loyd (2015 WNBA ROY) opts to talks about Storm rookies, adding "our focus is our team..."
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Caitlin Clark surprising fans at a pop-up with @JakeStateFarm.
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Caitlin Clark with hugs postgame for her boyfriend, Tyrese, his girlfriend and Luke Stephens.
See, Iowa and Iowa St can get along…
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Caitlin Clark showcased by @WilsonBasktball after their new partnership.
This is in downtown Chicago.
📷 @JustineBWard
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Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull join Jordan Davis on stage to conclude his show in Indy
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There’s a special Pacers floral station outside The Fieldhouse. Fans can get a photo inside this booth.
It’s 7 feet tall, 7 feet wide and features over 10,000 blooms.
Game 3 only.
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BREAKING: Indiana Fever plan to break ground on a $78M practice facility this summer on the site of the old jail, just NE of The Fieldhouse.
- 108,000 square-feet
- Open for 2027 season
- Two courts, weight room, first-class recovery, outdoor courtyard, etc
- Team store
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Appreciate Caitlin Clark's professionalism, along with her willingness to open up + share her perspective.
Again, she's just 22.
"It can be tough at times. ... I never want to lose the fun of the game. And nights like tonight just remind of why I love playing basketball."
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Caitlin Clark reacts to not being selected for USA Basketball’s Olympic Team
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This is Indiana right here🏀
From Pacers in the NBA Finals to a Fever home game. Both sellouts over 15 hours.
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New banner outside Gainbridge Fieldhouse as @nikebasketball celebrates @CaitlinClark22 — the WNBA Rookie of the Year.
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Coaching legends Bob Knight and Gene Keady celebrated at halftime, honorees of tonight’s Pacers game.
@IndianaMBB @BoilerBall
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Steph White said earning the technical foul was done to make a point.
"Caitlin (Clark) says she's got me though," White said, smiling. "She just got a bonus."
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Indiana Fever players having dinner together on one of their rare off days.
It’s back to practice on Wednesday.
📷 via @EWeezy_For3eezy
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Caitlin Clark creating a lifetime core memory to these two fans.
S/o to security Steve for seeing them across the court and making it happen. That’s what it’s all about.
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Caitlin Clark is self-aware. She acknowledged how many families are spending big $ and making sacrifices to attend games.
"I understand it because I was that young girl. ... That's why I didn't miss a single game in college."
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Caitlin Clark (ear) and Aliyah Boston (left ankle) are both back in the Brooklyn locker room with injuries.
Second game of a back-to-back, and their 11th game in 20 days. The WNBA owes the Fever an apology.
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Yet another Fever sellout. 17,274. And a playoff-like atmosphere.
Just one year ago, curtains hung in the balcony and they were hopeful to draw 4k.
#Caitlinomics
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This is the way…
Glad someone, especially a legend of the game, finally said it.
Basketball legend Nancy Lieberman on Caitlin Clark:
"You are going to make all these women multi-millionaires one day. Like Tiger and MJ did. We shouldn't hate on her. We should celebrate her, not tolerate her."
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Fever center Aliyah Boston's technical foul from Sunday — issued as a double technical with Teaira McCowan — has been rescinded after league review.
That saves her $400.
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Chennedy Carter, given a chance to explain herself postgame, says "next question."
Then later, "I ain't answering no Caitlin Clark questions."
Coach Teresa Weatherspoon stepped in: "That's enough. We're good."
Disappointing press conference. Accountability lacking.
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Carlisle on Haliburton: "All of our hearts dropped. He will be back.
"...He authored one of the great individual playoff runs in the history of the NBA."
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Caitlin Clark has had a lot of success in Minnesota. And today, the Fever beat the team she grew up cheering for. It was a sellout (18,978).
"The fans are awesome, man. How many Fever were here? It seemed like a lot of Fever fans. Don't ya think?"
piped.video/hEyn4rQN5Ps
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Caitlin Clark on migraines, something she's managed since she was young. (She had one last game in PHX.)
"Adrenaline does a lot of it for me. And once the game stops, that's like, that's when I like really feel it. And it's hard."
More piped.video/zB5UfnKS3Qk
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Fever guard Lexie Hull hosting hundreds of kids to a sold-out youth camp today in Carmel, Ind.
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Odyssey Sims postgame in LA on this group’s resiliency — a theme from this Fever season:
“… Everybody is so genuine. Everybody pours into each other more than I’ve seen on any other team I’ve ever been on.”
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Rick Carlisle: "This is the loudest I’ve ever heard Gainbridge. ... The crowd was absolutely tremendous."
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The Washington Mystics said tonight's game at Capital One Arena against the Indiana Fever drew a sellout crowd of 20,711.
A new WNBA record.
That's the Caitlin Clark Effect.
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Indiana Fever recorded another sellout (17,274) today vs Sky.
And so in five home games this season, they have surpassed their total attendance for last season in 20 games. (h/t ESPN)
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Caitlin Clark has been named Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive year.
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The WNBA All-Star draft with Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier is tonight — but will air tomorrow.
Clark said “I think there’s a high chance that Kels and AB are on my team.”
That’s the goal.
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Caitlin Clark, asked what she loves outside of basketball:
"I like warm chocolate chip cookies"🍪
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Sophie Cunningham on her hard fall: "I laugh when I'm in pain, to give you a heads up."
And her energy, hyping up the crowd & getting Kelsey Mitchell going (good ? from @RomeovilleKid): "When other teams see that, it's game over. And so we're our best when we're having fun."
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As Sydney Colson finished interviews, Clark, Hull, and Cunningham were plotting.
Then doused her in champagne to celebrate.
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Caitlin Clark: “I am incredibly honored to be named Rookie of the Year, but more than that, I am grateful to everyone that supported me throughout this past season – my family and friends, my teammates, the Fever organization and everyone that cheered us on all season. I am so proud of what we accomplished and so excited for what the future holds."
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Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Connor sitting courtside for Pacers-Grizzlies
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Reggie Miller shares his thoughts on Haliburton’s injury — calls it a gut punch.
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Cunningham and Hull have arrived @theANNIKAlpga.
Cunningham looking over her bib: “have pockets for snacks, maybe a beer.”
Clark: “You guys look tough, like you’re about to go play!”
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A shooter never loses his shot. @ReggieMillerTNT swishes 3s at the Pacers’ practice facility with scout Hansen Wong.
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Tyrese Haliburton with a noticeable, slight limp arriving and leaving his press conference.
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NEW: A photo of Caitlin Clark shooting a 3 at Iowa will be on the hood of a Stewart-Haas Racing car at this weekend's Brickyard 400 in Indy.
It's all part of her deal with Panini.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/caitli…
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Another Pacers Gold Out set for Game 4, this t-shirt includes the names of all 18 players.
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Kelsey Mitchell with a great answer on Aari McDonald's contributions: "This is our blessing in disguise."
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Stephanie White: "We know this is going to be an offseason full of change in the league, but what this group accomplished is a special story.
"And I hope one day it is told. I’m so proud and so grateful."
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Stephanie White discusses the loss, then defends Kelsey Mitchell & Aliyah Boston and says there’s a double standard in calls:
"I think Aliyah Boston is the worst officiated post player in the league. She never gets a call."
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Kelsey Mitchell was "unbelievably proud" and said "I think this is the most resilient team I've ever been a part of."
Lexie Hull made a point to shout-out Mitchell and Cunningham for sacrificing by playing out of position, and excelling.
Full postgame piped.video/7jpe71P9e_0
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Indiana Fever recognize all of their previous All-Stars during the timeout. So well done 👏
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DeWanna Bonner checks in, is immediately boo’d by Fever fans. Was part of Indiana for just nine games.
Her partner, Alyssa Thomas, gestures to fans to keep bringing it.
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Christie Sides has seen enough and erupts on the official after the no-call as Caitlin Clark attacked the basket.
This has built up over time — and was needed, IMO.
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Myles Turner on Games 3 & 4 in Indy:
"I just know Gainbridge is going to be rocking, man. I love our environment. ... I expect it to be a lot louder in Indianapolis."
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The latest musician performing in Indy wearing a @CaitlinClark22 jersey: @adamlevine with Maroon 5.
“This was a hard f— jersey to get,” he said.
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Caitlin appears frustrated with a fan courtside, alerts an official.
Then Bonner says something to Clark that she didn’t like.
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Overnight ratings are in:
Game 1 of Pacers-Knicks averaged 6.6M viewers, the most-watched Eastern Conference Finals game since 2018, per Nielsen.
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Caitlin Clark and the Fever thanking fans, signing autographs and throwing items to the crowd on fan appreciation day — and after a win
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Pacers forward Alize Johnson, who has always worn No. 24 for Kobe, is not changing his number, per source.
“You need that role model coming up and for me, it was God and him,” Johnson told @TheAthleticIND.
theathletic.com/1562911/2020…
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Tyrese Haliburton loves hard ... it's why it was so tough on him being traded by Sacramento. He had plans to make it his.
Now he's one of the faces of Indy. And the highest paid person in Pacers history.
He's in a Colts field suite, and I expect him courtside for Fever-Dream.
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If she wasn’t already, Kelsey Mitchell should get serious consideration for MVP.
Career year — and she’s had to do so much for the Fever as adversity continues to strike…
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Bri Turner: "Everybody deserves a Kelsey Mitchell on their team — but they don’t get her!"
Odyssey Sims added: "I'm so happy she's our teammate. It's an honor to play with her."
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Fever to play Lynx on 7/1 for the Commissioner's Cup.
Caitlin Clark on advancing: "That's a big deal. And obviously New York helped us out a little bit to get there. And it's a hard thing to do. And why wouldn't we celebrate that? We're getting to play for a pool of money."
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"He is like the perfect representative for Indianapolis right now," @PatMcAfeeShow said.
Story (with video) on Tyrese Haliburton completing the Indy double on Sunday — going from the Colts' season opener to the Fever win. And dancing on the jumbotron.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/tyrese…
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News: Both Indiana Fever preseason games will be available for free on the WNBA app.
- Friday at Dallas, 8pm
- May 10 v Dream, 7pm
Smart move by the league to embrace the interest in Caitlin Clark. "This is only the beginning..."
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Breaking: Iowa star Caitlin Clark announces her plans to enter the 2024 WNBA Draft.
And the Indiana Fever own the No. 1 pick.
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Caitlin Clark takes the court to big cheers. Her teammates love that she’s wearing black Air Force 1s.
“She means business,” Aliyah Boston says.
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First returns of WNBA All-Star 2024 fan votes are out — and Caitlin Clark is just 1k votes out of FIRST. Teammate Aaliyah Boston is third.
Four Fever players in the top 18.
And Clark’s Iowa teammate, rookie Kate Martin, is 12th.
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Back at Indiana Fever practice for Day 2.
Three possessions. Three Caitlin Clark assists.
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I don’t share postgame shooting photos much because it happens often, but tonight was worthwhile.
After leading the Pacers to a win and playing 70mins over 24hrs, Caris LeVert returned to the court to shoot.
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An incredibly large crowd, some waiting hours for their spot, welcomes Caitlin Clark to a speaking event with Wilson
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Caitlin Clark with a warm embrace for former Fever assistant Jessie Miller, now an assistant for the Mystics
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NCAA announces plans to move the 2028 Women's Final Four in Indianapolis from Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Lucas Oil Stadium — allowing for ~13,000 more fans.
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Aliyah Boston experienced ALL the emotions after learning that the technical foul was on her
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