Pacers fans go viral after animated conversation caught on camera during Nets game in Brooklyn


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A couple of Indiana Pacers fans went viral on Thursday night after what appeared to be a rather animated conversation in the stands.

The Pacers were in Brooklyn to take on the Nets in a battle of NBA basement dwellers, but props to the fans for showing out.

However, during the game, there appeared to be an animated chat between a male and female fan, with the male launching into a monologue.

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Pacers fans go viral after animated conversation caught on camera during Nets game in Brooklyn

Indiana Pacers guard Ethan Thompson drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell during the second half at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 9, 2026. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images)

The woman was intently listening and then gave her own thoughts.

“That’s you. What the f— are you talking about?” she appeared to respond, based on lip-reading speculation.

The man almost immediately responded with a face of slight recognition and appreciation at the very least.

Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson leaping to dunk the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson at Barclays Center.

Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson leaps to dunk the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson during the second half at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 9, 2026. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images)

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An X user claiming to be the woman in the video got a kick out of the viral moment.

“IM CRYINGGGGGGGG I LOVE MY BOYFRIEND THIS IS JUST HOW WE TALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!,” she wrote in a post

At the very least, the latest internet meme was born.

The fans also got a chance to see the Pacers win just their second game in their last 25 contests, which isn’t exactly ideal for tanking.

Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff dribbling basketball against Brooklyn Nets forward Trevon Scott at Barclays Center

Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Trevon Scott during the second half at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 9, 2026. (Gregory Fisher/Imagn Images)

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It’s a far cry from last year’s Pacers season, when they made the NBA Finals, but Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his Achilles during that series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he’s missed this entire 2025-26 season.

The nightmare for the Pacers and Nets is almost over. The NBA season ends Wednesday.

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Nets suffer blowout loss to Hawks as tank job for lottery pick continues


The Nets suffered a 141-107 beating at the hands of Atlanta before a sellout crowd of 17,548 at Barclays Center.

Brooklyn (18-59) remained tied for second in the lottery race, keeping pace with Indiana. The Nets are ½-game behind first-place Washington, and two clear of Sacramento pending the Kings’ tilt with the visiting Pelicans later on Friday night.

Center Nic Claxton had a team-high 16 points and five rebounds, while Malachi Smith added 15 off the bench.

Guard Trevon Scott, inked on a 10-day contract, had six points in his debut. Noah Clowney was ejected with 5:35 left in the third quarter.


Nets suffer blowout loss to Hawks as tank job for lottery pick continues
Nets center Nic Claxton (33) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) during the first half at Barclays Center, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Brooklyn, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

CJ McCollum had a game-high 25 points for the Hawks, who have won 19 of 22.


Michael Porter Jr. and rookie Danny Wolf both went from presumably out for the season to officially ruled out by Nets coach Jordi Fernández.

“Yeah, well, obviously you guys know Day’Ron [Sharpe] is out. With Mike and Danny, based on where we are right now — and based on where they’re at with their rehab, and we only have one week left — they’ll be out just from where they are,” Fernández said. “So that’s the update of those two.”



It’s an update that will shock no one.

Porter hasn’t played since March 10, suffering from a strained left hamstring. He’ll end his season averaging a career-high 24.2 points on 46.3/36.3/85.9 shooting splits.

Wolf, the last of Brooklyn’s record five first-round picks, sprained his ankle March 22 and will end his rookie campaign averaging 8.9 points and 4.9 rebounds. He raised that to 10.8 points and 5.6 boards in his final 22 games.

“Yeah, they both have been very positive stories for us,” Fernández said. “[Wolf] being a rookie showed he belongs, and he’s been able to do very different things. Danny, from shooting the ball to playmaking to rebounding to being that primary ballhandler, playing off the ball, different lineups, I’m very happy with him.


Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton, Michael Porter Jr. and Day'Ron Sharpe watching a game from the bench.
Nic Claxton (l.), Michael Porter Jr. (c.) and Day’ron Sharpe look on during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center, Friday, April 3, 2026, in Brooklyn, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

“Obviously efficiency is important. We believe he’s a very good shooter. His playmaking efficiency has gotten better from college. And then defensively. … He surprised a lot of people. He didn’t surprise us. We felt like he could do all those things and keep bodies in front, keep guys in front of the ball and guard smaller guys. So he’s been very, very good.

“And then Michael in a new situation, being on the same team for seven years on a championship team and now having a different role, a different situation, everything has been also very positive. He’s played at an All-Star level. In my opinion, he should’ve been an All-Star. Now I want him to come back and have a chip on his shoulder, lead the team the way he’s been doing.”

Porter could be traded this summer. He’s also eligible for an extension of up to four years, $243 million, though would certainly command far less. Asked what Porter had shown the organization, Fernández said, “For that you’ve got to ask Sean [Marks, GM]. But me personally, he’s been put in a different role and he’s performed very well. He’s represented himself and the club very well.”


The Nets signed Trevon Scott to a 10-day contract. … Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney were upgraded to available against the visiting Hawks.


Nolan Traore tells The Post why Nets’ rookie tandem could be team’s backcourt of the future



Monday’s day off for Egor Dëmin aside, the all-rookie backcourt is on for the Nets.

Nolan Traore joining Dëmin in the starting lineup isn’t just a nod to his recent development but a glimpse at what could be their backcourt of the future, as they hope to tank their way back to competitiveness.

The two foreign teenagers complement one another, their strengths not only covering up the other’s weaknesses but even accentuating their abilities.

“Yes, we complete each other, and we play great [together],” Traore told The Post. “He is a good shooter, and it is always good for me to play with good shooters.”