The Indiana Fever’s training facility buzzed with energy on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as a short video clip began to circulate online featuring 6-foot-1 guard Lexie Hull, sporting her familiar No. 10, executing multiple behind-the-back passes to teammate and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark. Clark, who shattered the WNBA single-game assist record with 19 assists in 2024, averaged an impressive 19.2 points and 8.4 assists per game that season. She quickly became the face of the league, making headlines when she became the first rookie ever to record a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists on July 6, 2024.
The Fever shared the assist from Hull to Clark on X, drawing instant reactions from fans across social media. One fan commented, "This just makes the bond closer," while another user added, "They are so cute." The excitement didn’t stop there, as fans began to wonder about a nickname for the duo, with one commenting, "Do we have a nickname for this duo yet?" Another user congratulated Hull on her recent engagement, saying, "Congratulations to Lexie on her engagement. I hope she and her soon-to-be husband have a wonderful wedding." Hull announced her engagement on Instagram on April 19, 2025.
In 2024, Hull averaged 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting an impressive 47.1% from beyond the arc. After a rocky start to the season with a 1-8 record, the Fever rallied behind Clark’s playmaking and strong contributions from Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and role players like Hull. They closed the regular season at 20-20, earning the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2016 before bowing out in the first round. Expectations are higher now, with hopes for a deeper playoff run and perhaps the franchise’s first championship since 2012.
Clark has become a regular presence at Indiana Pacers playoff games this postseason, and she couldn’t have picked a more electrifying moment for her third appearance at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. On April 29, 2025, Clark was courtside as the Pacers pulled off a stunning overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 of their first-round series. The game, tied 103-103 after regulation, looked lost with under a minute remaining in overtime. However, Tyrese Haliburton led a furious rally, capped by a decisive layup with just over a second on the clock, sealing the Pacers' 119-118 victory and clinching the series.
Standing near the tunnel with her Fever teammate Lexie Hull, Clark’s reaction to the game-winner was caught on camera, showcasing her enthusiasm and capturing the emotion of the moment. Adding to the scene, her boyfriend Connor McCaffrey was also in attendance, watching the action unfold beside her. Fans quickly took to social media to celebrate the crossover between the Pacers and Fever stars. "CC22 and Lexie our Fever mermaids!" one fan posted, while another added, "Of course CC is there, she’s here to support." Another chimed in, "She had us all mesmerized good sir."
The Pacers have won all three home games attended by Clark during this playoff run and even managed to take a game in Milwaukee, eliminating the Bucks in the first round for the second consecutive year. Their next challenge will be a second-round matchup with the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, fresh off a sweep of the Miami Heat and a remarkable 64-win season.
As for Clark, her courtside support will soon give way to her own competitive focus. The Indiana Fever open their preseason on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with the regular season kicking off on May 17, 2025, in a headline clash against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. For now, though, Clark's presence continues to energize Indiana basketball on both the NBA and WNBA stages.
In one of the most electric playoff finishes of the season, the Indiana Pacers rallied for a heart-pounding 119-118 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks to clinch their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series on April 29, 2025. The game had everything — drama, intensity, and a final dagger from Indiana’s rising superstar Tyrese Haliburton, who poured in 26 points. Beyond the box score, what caught the attention of fans across social media was Clark’s bold reaction to Haliburton’s gameplay.
Clark took to Instagram after the game and reposted a video of Haliburton’s game-winning layup — the shot that sealed the Pacers’ Game 5 victory and advanced them to the next round — on her Story. She didn’t just share it; she added a cryptic string of hush emojis, which can be seen as a confident nod to Haliburton silencing any doubters. A fan-shot video from inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse showed Clark and her teammate Lexie Hull in the stands, reacting live to the thrilling conclusion.
Clark, who has quickly embraced Indiana as home since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Fever last season, has been a constant presence throughout the Pacers’ playoff run. She has attended every postseason game in Indianapolis, with the exception of Games 3 and 4 in Milwaukee, often sitting courtside and supporting the team alongside Fever teammates. Haliburton’s performance has been nothing short of sensational in this year’s playoffs, averaging 17.6 points, 11.6 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game across the five-game series, providing the leadership that Indiana needed to get past a tough Milwaukee squad.
Clark’s reaction is more than just a social media moment; it reflects a shared culture and energy building in Indiana basketball. As the city of Indianapolis rallies behind both its men’s and women’s squads, Clark now shifts her focus to bringing that same energy on the court. She will don the Indiana Fever jersey for the first time during their preseason game against the Washington Mystics on Saturday, May 3, 2025. During a post-game interview, she gave the Pacers their flowers, saying, "It was crazy, I was down in the tunnel watching. I had to go look at the ESPN win probability after that… One of the best finishes I’ve ever been a part of. The Pacers are so fun to watch. It’s been incredible to see the state rally around them and how they support them, and also how they support us and how the two teams support each other."
