Celebrities Clash Over Pacers and Knicks Game Incidents
John Mellencamp apologized on behalf of Hoosiers for poor sportsmanship during the Pacers-Knicks game, blaming ESPN personality Pat McAfee for inciting fans to behave badly, which McAfee later confirmed. Mellencamp expressed embarrassment over the incident, which involved fans booing celebrity Knicks supporters, and distanced the team from the behavior. The controversy highlights tensions during the NBA playoffs and the influence of media personalities on fan conduct.