Overview

• During a fourth-quarter timeout in Game 4, McAfee urged Pacers fans to boo Knicks-supporting celebs courtside, using expletives to rile up the crowd.
• John Mellencamp, who was in attendance, called the jeering “poor sportsmanship” and apologized on behalf of Hoosiers in a May 29 social media post.
• On May 30’s edition of The Pat McAfee Show, McAfee responded directly to Mellencamp’s comments, telling the singer-songwriter to “shut the f*** up” and criticizing the timing of his apology.
• McAfee’s supporters rallied online, dismissing Mellencamp’s critique and defending taunting as part of playoff atmospheres.
• The Knicks cut Indiana’s series lead to 3-2 with a 111-94 Game 5 victory, and both teams now prepare for Saturday’s Game 6 in Indianapolis.