Caitlin Clark, Kylie Jenner, and Timothée Chalamet Watch New York Knicks Fall to the Indiana Pacers

“At least you live in New York City, and not Indiana,” Vanity Fair‘s Nate Freeman comfortingly reminded Knicks enthusiasts because the staff struggled in opposition to the Indiana Pacers. But the grin Caitlin Clark displayed Saturday, because the Pacers claimed the Eastern Conference championship trophy, provides a counter-narrative. On an evening like that one, perhaps dwelling within the Hoosier state is not all that unhealthy.

The Iowa-born-and-raised Clark settled in Indiana closing yr after the highest WNBA draft pick out used to be selected by way of the Indiana Fever. Since then, Caitlin Clark has headed to Indy’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse even if she’s off the clock, for occasions like the general US stops in Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour. But with the Fever off till Tuesday, Clark used to be unfastened to wait Saturday’s ancient matchup between the Pacers and the Knicks, the place she sat along teammates Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull.

Clark wasn’t the one well-known Pacers fan in attendance closing night time, which noticed the Pacers head to the NBA finals for the primary time in 25 years. Indianapolis-born and raised actor Mike Epps used to be additionally there, as he is been for far of the season.

Mike Epps attends the sport between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers throughout Game 6 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals on May 31, 2025 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Absent within the stands used to be John Mellencamp, who lots of his fellow Hoosiers nonetheless check with as “John Cougar.” The musician has been a staple at playoff video games, however fan habits at Game 4 left a foul style in his mouth. In a submit to social media closing week, he chided his fellow enthusiasts for booing Knicks supporters.

“I was embarrassed when somebody, under whose direction I don’t know, called out some of the people who had made the trip from New York to support their team – and in turn, support our team,” Mellencamp wrote. “The audience booed these people. I’d say that was not Hoosier Hospitality. One could only say it’s poor, poor sportsmanship. I was not proud to be a Hoosier, and I’ve lived here my entire life.”

A reference, one assumes, to Pat McAfee, a former participant with the Indianapolis Colts who later grew to become to sports activities remark {and professional} wrestling. According to USA TODAY, throughout Game 4 within the sequence, McAfee recommended the group to shout at Knicks faithfuls Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, and Ben Stiller, all of whom had traveled to Indiana for the matchup.