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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Sends Encouraging Message to Caitlin Clark & Co. Ahead of Game 2 vs. Aces

Entering a must-win scenario for Game 2 of their opening playoff series against the Las Vegas Aces, the Indiana Fever received a strong show of support from their local NBA peers. Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, along with teammates Obi Toppin and Quenton Jackson and head coach Rick Carlisle, recorded and shared encouraging messages to rally behind the women's squad ahead of their upcoming contest.

The gesture follows a difficult 102-85 defeat in the series opener, where Las Vegas capitalized on high shooting percentages, led by A'ja Wilson's standout performance of 38 points and 16 rebounds. Despite difficulties getting into an effective transition rhythm, committing multiple turnovers, and seeing top scorers Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell limited to 15 and 12 points respectively, the Fever aim to rebound with the backing of the entire local basketball community.

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