Gainbridge Fieldhouse has been buzzing this year like never before. First, it was the NBA Finals tied 1-1, and the city of Indianapolis finally hosted its first Finals game in 25 years. The crowd was already electric, and then the NFL legend Pat McAfee stormed in with a microphone and turned the place into pure chaos. “It’s been 9,126 days since the last time that this wonderful state has hosted the NBA Finals!” he roared. You could feel that number hit everyone in the chest. 9,126 days. A full generation of fans had been waiting for this moment, and McAfee made sure nobody forgot it. Fast forward to the WNBA Playoffs, and that same energy found its way back into the building, this time through Tyrese Haliburton .

Right before Caitlin Clark and the Fever tipped off, Haliburton grabb

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