Caitlin Clark and her boyfriend Connor McCaffery react to IG photos of themselves in the Fever’s game against the Minnesota Lynx. [photo: @mconnor_30/IG]

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, was at courtside on Friday to watch the highly anticipated game between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx. Indiana has been arguably the best team since the Olympic break but it faced one of this year’s legitimate championship contenders. The Fever got off to a fast start, outscoring the Lynx 27-19 in the first 10 minutes of the game.

Minnesota, as expected, refused to wilt under the pressure of the host team. Despite playing against a hostile crowd, Napheesa Collier and Co. methodically clawed back into the game. Early in the second quarter, the Lynx played with more pace and energy to turn the tables on the Fever.

The Lynx pulled to within four points before Caitlin Clark’s smooth five-foot floater gave the Fever more breathing room. Clark’s one-handed shot was captured by Bri Lewerke, a freelance sports photographer and shared on Instagram.

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The Fever rookie sensation responded to the post:

“@connor_m30 float gameeeeee😀”

Caitlin Clark reacts to a collection of Instagram photos featuring her and her boyfriend Connor McCaffery. [photo: @brilewerkephoto/IG]
Connor McCaffery replied via X, formerly known as Twitter, with emojis:

NBA star Tyrese Haliburton, who sat beside McCaffery, also jumped in to comment:

“Floater work yessir coach @connor_m30”

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton also reacts to Clark-McCaffery set of IG photos. [@brilewerkephoto/IG]
Based on the comments, it seems like Connor McCaffery, an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers, has been helping Clark work on her floater.

The IG photos included Clark and McCaffery sharing a hug after the game. It also showed the Indiana Pacers coach appreciating his girlfriend’s performance despite the Fever’s 99-88 loss. Overall, it was a heartwarming collection of pictures that delighted Clark and Indy fans.

Caitlin Clark and the Fever will have a home playoff game for the first time in seven years

Gainbridge Fieldhouse has been rocking this season in support of the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark. The atmosphere and the noise are expected to increase when the Fever hosts a playoff game for the first time in seven years. Clark has been the biggest reason the team will play past the regular season for the first time in years.

Indiana’s playoff opponent hasn’t been decided yet as the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun are in a tough battle for the No. 2 seed. The third-ranked team will face off against the Fever, who will likely end up in the sixth spot in the playoffs.

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