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Knicks’ Big Comeback Draws a Crowd of Stars

Madison Square Garden, New York, USAThursday, June 11, 2026

A night at Madison Square Garden turned into a celebrity showcase when the New York Knicks staged an unforgettable comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The team had been down 29 points to the San Antonio Spurs, yet they rallied to win 107‑106. The victory put the Knicks up 3‑1 in the series, and they are now one win away from their first championship since 1973.

Celebrity Line‑up

  • Taylor Swift, living in New York, sat courtside with her sisters Alana and Este Haim.
    The trio wore Knicks‑branded shirts featuring playful puns like “Stevie Knicks.”
  • Mariska Hargitay – a long‑time fan – was in the same section and later wore a similar shirt.
  • Timothée Chalamet and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner cheered from the stands.
  • Comedy stars: Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler, Jimmy Fallon, and Tracy Morgan.
  • Spike Lee – devoted Knicks supporter – wore a jersey humorously listing Pope Leo IV as a player.
  • Other notable attendees: Michael J. Fox, Larry David, tennis legend John McEnroe, and rapper Fat Joe.

Game Drama

  • After a 27‑point first‑half advantage for San Antonio, the Spurs’ lead grew to 29 points.
  • The Knicks answered with a strong third quarter, scoring 26 points and cutting the deficit to 15.
  • In the final quarter they erupted for 32 points, sealing a historic comeback that surpasses the previous NBA Finals record of a 24‑point turnaround.

With this win, the Knicks are just one victory away from ending their long championship drought. The next game will be played on Saturday in San Antonio, where the series could shift again.

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