Friday night in San Antonio was buzzing, and it wasn’t just the Knicks on the court that felt the excitement.
Two well-known celebrity fans were visibly thrilled. Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller shared an embrace in the Frostbank Center tunnel after the Knicks’ nail-biting 105-104 victory against the Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
A video posted by Yahoo Sports captured the moment—Chalamet was seen hugging another individual before rushing to greet Stiller with an enthusiastic hug.
Stiller wore a big grin, clearly enjoying the Knicks’ commanding 2-0 series lead, despite the tension as the Spurs made a strong push in the second half.
In an ESPN clip, Chalamet could be heard exclaiming, “Two more!” with a beaming smile.
However, the game had its dramatic moments. Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made a critical turnover with just seconds remaining, fouling Jalen Brunson and allowing the Knicks to take the lead after he hit 1 of 2 free throws. Wembanyama later had a chance for a buzzer-beater but missed, sealing the game for New York.
Chalamet and Stiller have long been notable supporters of the Knicks, attending games both at Madison Square Garden and on the road, and they’ve been especially prominent during this playoff run.
On Thursday, Chalamet humorously shared an Instagram Story showing a plastic bag of ice on his knees, remarking, “You underestimate the wear and tear on fans’ bodies throughout the playoffs. Self-care is important.”
For both fans, perhaps the ultimate self-care would be for their team to secure two more wins.
