Madison Sq. Backyard, the house to the New York Knicks, has lengthy spotlighted its coveted Celeb Row for A-listers to sit down courtside and cheer on their staff.
For a very long time, Knicks fanatics like Spike Lee and Ben Stiller have been staples on the Backyard. And whereas different celebrities like Timothée Chalamet, Jon Hamm and Michael J. Fox have additionally been seen at Knicks video games through the years, with the Knicks making it to the Jap Convention finals for the primary time in 25 years as they’re up towards the Indiana Pacers, the variety of stars has prolonged to a brand new stage.
Beneath, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled an inventory of star-studded attendees who’ve been seen on the Knicks vs. Pacers playoff video games, together with some individuals who have even traveled to Indiana for the away video games.
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Spike Lee
Picture Credit score: Gregory Shamus/Getty Pictures It wouldn’t be proper to not begin off by mentioning Spike Lee, essentially the most devoted Knicks followers, who persistently helps the staff.
However the Oscar winner needed to miss Recreation 1 within the Jap Convention finals as a result of he premiered his new movie Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington, on the Cannes Movie Pageant. On the press convention, he predicted that the Knicks would emerge triumphant, saying “We’re going to win!”
On Might 27, Lee made the journey to Indiana for Recreation 4. He watched the staff win Recreation 5 on the Backyard.
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Timothée Chalamet
Picture Credit score: Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures New York Metropolis raised actor Timothée Chalamet has attended each recreation within the Jap Convention finals in addition to the video games main as much as the playoffs. The Full Unknown star traveled to Indiana for Recreation 3 and 4. He additionally attended Recreation 6 in Indiana with girlfriend, Kylie Jenner.
At Recreation 2, a video went viral on-line of Chalamet stepping onto the court to ask the referee for a technical foul on Tyrese Haliburton.
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Ben Stiller
Picture Credit score: Elsa/Getty Pictures Ben Stiller, one other loyal fan of the Knicks who’s been to quite a few video games, has additionally had a seat proper subsequent to Chalamet for a number of playoff video games.
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Dave Chappelle
Picture Credit score: Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures Humorist Dave Chappelle sat courtside at Recreation 1 with Chalamet and Tracy Morgan.
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Martha Stewart
Picture Credit score: Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures Martha Stewart was seen courtside at Recreation 1.
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Invoice Murray
Picture Credit score: Elsa/Getty Pictures Actor Invoice Murray seen at Recreation 2.
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Tracy Morgan
Picture Credit score: Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures Comic and three0 Rock star Tracy Morgan seen at Recreation 1.
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Russell Wilson
Picture Credit score: Elsa/Getty Pictures New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson was seen at Recreation 2.
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Ciara
Picture Credit score: Elsa/Getty Pictures Ciara was at Recreation 2 along with her husband, Russell Wilson.
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Jerry O’Connell
Picture Credit score: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media/Getty Pictures Actor and TV present host Jerry O’Connell sat courtside at Recreation 2 together with his pal and fellow actor Justin Lengthy (under).
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Justin Lengthy
Picture Credit score: Bryan Bedder/Getty Pictures Justin Lengthy was additionally seen on Celeb Row at Recreation 2.
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Jon Hamm
Picture Credit score: Frazer Harrison/Getty Pictures Jon Hamm, Your Mates & Neighbors star, was one other actor that acquired concerned within the recreation. In Recreation 1, OG Anunoby tossed a ball within the second quarter, which Hamm caught.
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Michael J. Fox
Picture Credit score: Jason Kempin/Getty Pictures
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Jelly Roll
Picture Credit score: Gregory Shamus/Getty Pictures “Save Me” singer Jelly Roll traveled to Indiana for Recreation 4 on Might 27. He additionally attended Recreation 2 at MSG.
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John Mellencamp
Picture Credit score: Gregory Shamus/Getty Pictures John Mellencamp was seen at Recreation 4 of the Jap Convention Finals with girlfriend Kristin Kehrberg.
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50 Cent
Picture Credit score: Derek White/Getty Pictures 50 Cent went to Indiana to make Recreation 4 to assist the Pacers. “It’s not my fault bro Halliburton went loopy,” he captioned an Instagram post of him with the Pacers participant.
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Kylie Jenner
Picture Credit score: Gregory Shamus/Getty Pictures Kylie Jenner was courtside along with her boyfriend, Chalamet, to see the Knicks win at Recreation 5 on Might 29.
Jenner was additionally current on the second spherical of the NBA playoffs on Might 12, the place the Knicks beat the Boston Celtics.
She traveled to Indiana to observe Recreation 6 with Chalamet.
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Miles Teller
Picture Credit score: Al Bello/Getty Pictures High Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller was courtside Recreation 5 within the Backyard.
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Shaboozey
Picture Credit score: Al Bello/Getty Pictures Shaboozey was courtside at Recreation 5.
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Michael Imperioli
Sopranos star Michael Imperioli was on Celeb Row at Recreation 5.
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Gayle King
Picture Credit score: Courtesy of ColorComm Media Group Gayle King was courtside at Recreation 5.
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Michael Strahan
Picture Credit score: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Pictures Michael Strahan was sitting courtside at Recreation 5.
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Maude Apatow
Picture Credit score: Amy Sussman/Getty Pictures Euphoria actress Maude Apatow was in attendance at Recreation 5.
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Mariska Hargitay
Picture Credit score: NBC Lengthy-time Knicks supported, and Regulation & Order star Mariska Hargitay was courtside to see the Knicks win at Recreation 5.
After the sport, Hargitay and and her greatest fan and Knicks star Jalen Brunson shared a hug.
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Bobby Flay
Picture Credit score: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Pictures Bobby Flay was in attendance at Recreation 5.
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Idina Menzel
Broadway icon Idina Menzel attended Recreation 5.
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Skylar Astin
Picture Credit score: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Pictures Pitch Good actor Skylar Astin was at Recreation 5.
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Caitlin Clark
Picture Credit score: Gregory Shamus/Getty Pictures Caitlin Clark attended Recreation 6 on Might 31 along with her Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull.
Might 28, 8:57 a.m. This story has been up to date with individuals who attended Recreation 4.
Might 30, 10:25 a.m. This story has been up to date with individuals who attended Recreation 5.
June 1, 10:36 a.m. This story has been up to date with individuals who attended Recreation 6.
This story was first revealed on Might 27 at 4:11 p.m.