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Caitlin Clark is known for breaking records on the basketball court, but her presence is now being felt in a whole new way off the court. While she’s just getting started with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, Clark has been a high-profile and enthusiastic supporter of the Indiana Pacers during their NBA playoff run. Believe it or not, she’s already part of a unique piece of playoff history.
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The Pacers are currently 6-0 in the NBA playoffs when Caitlin Clark is in attendance. That’s right, every time she shows up to cheer them on in the playoffs, they win. While this might be a coincidence, it still sparked plenty of buzz and even earned Clark a bit of an unofficial title as the Pacer’s playoff good luck charm.
To put this streak in perspective, very few players in NBA history can boast a perfect playoff record of at least 5-0. The exclusive list includes Johnny Jones (5-0 with the Celtics), Dennis Hopson (5-0 with the Bulls), Bennie Swain (5-0 with the Celtics) and Marv Winkler (5-0 with the Bucks). Clark now finds herself in that rare company, albeit from the sidelines.
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Her influence on Indiana sports culture is undeniable, and her magnetic energy seems to be lifting every basketball team she supports. Whether it’s leading the Fever or cheering from courtside at Pacers games, Clark continues to make her presence known in unforgettable ways.
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