The opening game of the Knicks vs. Celtics series at Madison Square Garden saw a familiar lineup of celebrities.
As the Knicks faced the defending champions, losing 115-93, dedicated fans and celebrity figures filled the stands.
Actor Timothée Chalamet, fresh off his final match in Rome, announced on social media that he was heading to New York for Game 3, sporting a blue Knicks outfit and cap.
During his time in Italy, he and girlfriend Kylie Jenner made their red carpet debut at the David di Donatello Awards.
Chalamet documented his watch party on Instagram throughout the series.
The Academy Award nominee chose to skip the Met Gala to catch the Knicks’ thrilling 108-105 comeback in Game 1, while Jenner attended the gala solo.
Chalamet wasn’t alone in the crowd; fellow Knicks fans Tracy Morgan and Ben Stiller were also present. Stiller shared updates on X about pre-game excitement, including videos featuring players PJ Tucker and Mikal Bridges.
However, there wasn’t much chatter on X during the game’s blowout.
Spike Lee, another beloved New York figure, was also in attendance, proudly sporting Knicks colors.
Nostalgic faces from the franchise’s history joined the scene, possibly signaling the Knicks’ best chances at advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Ex-Knicks star Walt Frazier, decked out in a cow-print suit, was seen alongside former players Patrick Ewing and Bill Bradley.
Also spotted in the audience were Mets owner Steve Cohen and newly appointed Rangers manager Mike Sullivan.
Other notable attendees included Sting, Bad Bunny, Adam Scott, Fat Joe, CC Sabathia, Jon Hamm, Alec Baldwin, and former Giants greats Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, and Michael Strahan.
Game 4 of the second-round series is set to take place at Madison Square Garden on Monday, followed by Game 5 before returning to Boston on Wednesday.
