Pacers Fans Celebrated Game 3 Like WrestleMania
Pacers Fans Celebrated Game 3 Like WrestleMania
From: @blackindylive
For the first time in 25 years, the Indiana Pacers gave their fans something to celebrate on the NBA Finals stage—a home win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Game 3 was electric from start to finish, with energy pulsing through the arena and spilling out into the streets of downtown Indianapolis. But for some, the celebration didn’t end with high-fives and chants. It turned into chaos.
Multiple videos have surfaced online showing several fights breaking out outside the arena after the game.
One particularly disturbing clip shows a woman being dragged by her hair during a street brawl, while crowds watched or recorded the scene on their phones.
What should’ve been a night of unity and city pride ended up feeling more like a WWE pay-per-view.
Pacers fans have waited a generation for this moment. The last time Indiana played in an NBA Finals, it was the year 2000, and Reggie Miller was still suiting up. So yes, the excitement is real.
The city is buzzing. But turning a Finals win into a viral fight night is not the move. It sends the wrong message and overshadows what should be a proud time for Indy.
There’s nothing wrong with passionate energy—just channel it the right way. We want the world to see us as a city that shows up and shows out for our team, not one that tears each other down in the streets.
With Game 4 on the horizon, the national spotlight is still on Naptown. Let’s represent the 317 the right way. Cheer hard, rep the Blue and Gold, and keep the celebrations safe. Let’s save the fighting for the hardwood—not the sidewalks.
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