Madison Square Garden is one of the most iconic arenas in all of sports. It’s a smaller venue than people realize, which creates an intimate atmosphere filled with some of the most passionate fans — some of which are iconic TV, music, and movie stars.
The Knicks last won a championship in 1973, but the franchise continues to entice their fans with promising seasons that come up just short. This season is a great example, as New York finished the regular season 51-31 and rolled past the Pistons and defending champion Celtics before advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers.
Unfortunately for Knicks fans, things haven’t gone as planned for New York. Indiana won both games at the Garden to begin the series, and while New York managed to win Game 3 on the road, they lost Game 4, setting up an elimination game in Game 5. Once again, they’re calling on their passionate fan base to try to will the team to a necessary win.
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Here are the stars and athletes who showed up to cheer on the Knicks in a must-win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Celebrities at Knicks Game 5 vs. Pacers
Ben Stiller
Stiller is once again in attendance, watching the Knicks. He went on the road for the games in Indiana, but he’s back at Madison Square Garden to cheer on New York.
Timothee Chalamet
We knew that Chalamet knew ball from his impressive celebrity guest picker performance on ‘College Gameday’ last fall. He has always been an avid Knicks fan, though, and is supporting his team in Game 5. Chalamet wouldn’t miss the possible series finale and hopes the series stays alive until it is back in New York for Game 7.
Timothee Chalamet ain’t f*cking around for Game 5 Knicks vs. Pacers 🗽🏀
Head-to-toe Chrome 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tDME0nNl8a
— Complex Style (@ComplexStyle) May 29, 2025
Chalamet was at Game 5 with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. After the Knicks won, both were seen celebrating as the series went to a sixth game.
Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner hyped after Knicks Game 5 win 🙌🔥 pic.twitter.com/kPQBFv05rN
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) May 30, 2025
Miles Teller
To show the star power of Chalamet and Jenner, Teller was sitting right next to them at the game and was shown on the broadcast. He wasn’t given a name plaque, though.
Pacers guard T.J. McConnell turned toward Teller, Chalamet, Jenner, and some other celebrities after hitting a 3-pointer in Game 5.
T.J. McConnell three-ball 👌😏 pic.twitter.com/S42KzHO9gE
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 30, 2025
Spike Lee
Many know Lee for the films he has made, but he is arguably more known as a big Knicks fan. For Game 5, he was interviewed pre-game and was shown wearing a wild orange and blue suit.
“I would give up an Academy Award for the Knicks to win a championship”
–– Spike Lee pic.twitter.com/066fmlNlKB
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 29, 2025
Tracy Morgan
He has a much more subdued outfit, but the comedian is at Game 5. He crashed the Inside the NBA broadcast, hugging Shaquille O’Neal. During the game, he was shown on the broadcast next to his son.
Hello, Tracy Morgan 👋 pic.twitter.com/tQlcQysJHM
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) May 29, 2025
Naughty by Nature
Hip-hop group Naughty by Nature (without Treach) performed at halftime of Game 5 in Madison Square Garden.
Naughty by Nature live at MSG for Knicks pacers halftime show https://t.co/XeJfRfUk76
— LOCKED UP SPORTS (@LockedUpSports) May 30, 2025
Athletes at Knicks Game 5 vs. Pacers
Patrick Ewing
Former New York great Patrick Ewing is in the building. He played for the Knicks from 1985-2000. Ewing was the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Patrick Ewing is back where he belongs 🙌 pic.twitter.com/wonlQ5dSCY
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) May 30, 2025
Michael Strahan
Former Giant great Michael Strahan is in attendance for the game, sitting with Gayle King.
MSG is PACKED with star power for Game 5 🤩 pic.twitter.com/bvHYkKYyIi
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 30, 2025
This article will be updated.
