What happens when one of the WNBA’s brightest stars becomes an internet meme at an NBA game? A social media goldmine, that’s what. Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever’s sharpshooting icon, found herself trending on Monday night, thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s unreal three-point explosion for the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Haliburton was in the zone — and by “zone,” we mean somewhere between Curry Range and an alternate universe where threes rain like confetti. The Pacers’ floor general scorched the New Orleans Pelicans with 34 points, nine of which came from downtown. It was a display that had fans, teammates, and apparently even Clark, completely mesmerized.
But while Haliburton was busy rewriting the script for basketball wizardry, Clark accidentally stole a bit of the spotlight. Cameras caught her reacting with what can only be described as the “universal OMG face” after Haliburton drained his seventh three-pointer. The Fever didn’t waste time capitalizing on the moment, posting a photo and a clip of her stunned expression with a caption dripping in playful shade:
“She knows something about threes 👌 @caitlinclark22 celebrates @tyresehaliburton’s 7th triple of the evening.”
Clark, never one to let a good joke pass her by, slid into the comments with a self-aware zinger:
“I’m a meme.”
Yes, Caitlin, you are. And what a glorious meme it is.
Clark and Haliburton: A Roast Fest in the Making
Clark’s sense of humor has always been as sharp as her jumper. She’s been known to roast her teammates and friends online, and Haliburton hasn’t been spared. But this time, the tables turned, and she trolled herself with the kind of panache that only a true meme queen can muster.
Haliburton, meanwhile, stayed locked in. The 24-year-old All-Star put on a clinic, finishing with 13 assists and three steals to pair with his jaw-dropping shooting performance. He wasn’t just good; he was video-game-level absurd. If there were a “heat check” button in real life, Haliburton would’ve smashed it into oblivion.
Courtside Camaraderie
Adding a sprinkle of intrigue to the night was Clark’s entourage. She was seated next to her boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, alongside Haliburton’s girlfriend, Jade Jones. The pair’s budding friendship has been the subject of some lighthearted banter online, and Monday’s game seemed like the perfect bonding opportunity.
Who knows? Maybe Jade and Caitlin are plotting to drop a dual meme moment at the next game. At this rate, they’re just one viral reaction away from breaking the internet entirely.
From Downtown to Meme Town
While Haliburton and the Pacers claimed a 114-110 victory, the real winner of the night might just be Clark’s blossoming meme career. Whether she’s sinking threes or delivering comedic gold on Instagram, Clark proves that she’s a generational talent — both on and off the court.
And as for Haliburton? He’ll probably keep torching nets, knowing he’s got the meme queen herself cheering him on from courtside. Somewhere, a social media manager is already scheming up the next post.
