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The Knicks Win and the Celebs Show Up
After 25 long years, the New York Knicks are finally back in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the entire city is buzzing with excitement. For a team that hasn’t won a championship since 1973 or been to the NBA Finals since 1999, this run has sparked an energy that New Yorkers haven’t felt in ages.
It all kicked off with a stunning upset against the Boston Celtics, one of the league’s top teams and last year’s champions. With Jalen Brunson at the helm and Karl-Anthony Towns, proudly celebrating his Dominican heritage, stepping up when it counted the most, the Knicks shocked everybody by taking down Boston 4-2 in the series.
SUNDAY’S FINAL SCORES
Karl-Anthony Towns’ 20 points in the 4Q helped the @nyknicks secure the Game 3 East Finals win!
Jalen Brunson: 23 PTS
OG Anunoby: 16 PTS, 3 BLK, 6-9 FGM
Mikal Bridges: 15 PTS, 2 STL
Tyrese Haliburton: 20 PTS, 7 ASTGame 4: Tuesday at 8pm/et on TNT. pic.twitter.com/nDKwrnjZMK
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2025
On May 16, they pulled off a historic victory at Madison Square Garden, absolutely crushing the Celtics 119-81. Fans swarmed the streets around MSG, chanting “Knicks in Six!” and celebrating like it was the ’90s all over again.
The biggest highlight, though, came in the second round of the conference finals on May 25. The Knicks, down 2-0 in the series against the Indiana Pacers, staged an epic comeback from a 20-point deficit to clinch a 106-100 win. Towns erupted with 20 points in the fourth quarter alone, carrying the team while Brunson dealt with foul trouble.
I think the Knicks won tonight? pic.twitter.com/n61h0sxSft
— Andrew Yeung (@andruyeung) May 17, 2025
Knicks Playoffs Are a Star Magnet
As the Knicks kept winning, celebrities swarmed Madison Square Garden to catch the action live. Bad Bunny was front and center. The Puerto Rican sensation showed his Knicks spirit by attending several games.
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During the May 16th matchup against the Celtics, he was seen sitting courtside next to actor Timothée Chalamet. Also in the crew were Kylie and Kendall Jenner. Together, they soaked up the laughs, snapped selfies, and most importantly, reveled in the electric vibes of a New York City playoff moment they’d all been waiting for.
Theyre stressing him tf out pic.twitter.com/J3dqMCyEEL
— T (@GuadagninoFilms) May 13, 2025
Spike Lee, arguably the most iconic Knicks fan ever, was right where you’d expect him, courtside, decked out in Knicks gear from head to toe, reacting to every play like he was part of the coaching staff. He’s been with the team through thick and thin, and this playoff run feels like personal redemption for him.
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Cardi B, a Bronx native with Dominican roots, showed up at MSG with NFL star Stefon Diggs for Game 5. It was their first public appearance together, and they made it memorable by cheering passionately for the Knicks on camera. Ice Spice, and Sauce Gardner also went to see the Knicks as partners.
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Selena Gomez attended a game with her fiancé, producer Benny Blanco. The two enjoyed the match sitting courtside, looking cozy and completely engrossed in the game’s intensity. And it wasn’t just the younger stars showing up. Lenny Kravitz and Ben Stiller were also there.
The only place to be tonight @selenagomez @ItsBennyBlanco pic.twitter.com/5XKM17QEDp
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 23, 2024
Other historic Knicks fans include Don Gummer and Meryl Streep, 50 Cent and LL Cool J. You also have hip hop legends like Fat Joe, Alicia Keys, and Swizz Beatz. J. Cole has made his presence felt, as do Q-Tip, Rakim, and Ja Rule. Norman Reedus and Darryl McDaniels from Run DMC are also big Knicks fans.
Beastie Boys members Mike D and Adam Horovitz took in the game, and even Chris Brown, Josh Groban, Katharine McPhee, Brandy, Drew Barrymore, Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, Katie Holmes, and Chris Rock have made time to show their Knicks pride.
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This playoff run has been more than just basketball. It’s been a full-blown cultural moment in the city. The Knicks, led by Dominican star Karl-Anthony Towns, are delivering something the city hasn’t had in a generation: real hope. And with fans, famous or not, packing the Garden and filling the streets, New York is showing the world that when the Knicks win, the whole city lights up.
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