Friday's disappointing loss to the Thunder at least gave Knicks fans something to root for.
Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was seen courtside at Madison Square Garden with her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens.
Biles and Owens appeared on the scoreboard prior to the fourth quarter, as well as some highlights from the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Biles won three gold medals in gymnastics for the United States.
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When the two kissed on screen, the audience applauded loudly.
Their long day of sightseeing ended with their appearance at a Knicks game.
Biles was in New York to appear on the “Today” show. Surprise host Hoda Kotb on the last day of the show.
Biles shared her travels with her husband. on instagram The couple spent the rest of the day exploring the city.
Eli Manning was also spotted courtside at Friday's game, sitting next to Biles and Owens.
During his time on the big screen, Manning made headlines by signing a soccer ball and tossing it into the crowd behind him.
The cheers for the celebrities were ultimately drowned out by boos after the Knicks' blowout loss to Oklahoma City.
The team is scheduled to face the Bucks again on Sunday, who sit just one spot behind the Knicks in the Eastern Conference standings, 3.5 games back.