Madison Square Garden was not only the battleground for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.
MSG was also a magnet for A-list celebrities, turning “Celebrity Row” into a spectacle of star power. With the Knicks trailing 3-1 in the series, the vibrant energy of the crowd was amplified by the presence of notable figures from film, music, and sports, all rallying to support the Knickerbockers in a do-or-die playoff matchup.
Among the standout attendees were Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner. The couple, who previously attended Game 4 of the Knicks-Celtics semifinals, appeared to be on a double date with actor Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Teller, seated courtside.
Academy Award-winning director Spike Lee, a Knicks superfan and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, was also in attendance, donning a bold blue and orange pinstripe suit and a blue fedora.
Lee, a season-ticket holder since 1985, shared a nostalgic reunion with former Pacers star Reggie Miller on the “Inside the NBA” pregame show, reflecting on their iconic 1994 playoff rivalry with a lighthearted nod to their past.
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Comedian Tracy Morgan, a devoted Knicks fan, brought his signature energy.
Knicks legends Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Bill Bradley, and Patrick Ewing added a touch of history, with Frazier and Bradley celebrated for leading the Knicks to their only NBA championships in 1970 and 1973.
Ewing, now a Knicks ambassador, was a prominent figure courtside. Miami Heat star Kevin Love was also spotted near the Pacers’ bench, adding to the star-studded atmosphere.
Who will show out for Game 6 in Indiana? We’ll find out in less than 48 hours.
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