Madison Square Garden, the home to the New York Knicks, has long spotlighted its coveted Celebrity Row for A-listers to sit courtside and cheer on their team.
For a long time, Knicks fanatics like Spike Lee and Ben Stiller have been staples at the Garden. And while other celebrities like Timothée Chalamet, Jon Hamm and Michael J. Fox have also been seen at Knicks games over the years, with the Knicks making it to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years as they’re up against the Indiana Pacers, the number of stars has extended to a new level.
Below, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of star-studded attendees who have been seen at the Knicks vs. Pacers playoff games, including some (aka Chalamet) who have even traveled to Indiana for the away game.
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Spike Lee
Image Credit: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images It wouldn’t be right to not start off by mentioning Spike Lee, the most devoted Knicks fans, who consistently supports the team.
But the Oscar winner had to miss Game 1 in the Eastern Conference finals because he premiered his new film Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington, at the Cannes Film Festival. At the press conference in Cannes, he predicted that the Knicks would emerge triumphant, saying “We’re going to win!”
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Timothée Chalamet
Image Credit: Sarah Stier/Getty Images New York City raised actor Timothée Chalamet has attended every game so far in the Eastern Conference finals as well as the games leading up to the playoffs. The Complete Unknown star also traveled to Indiana for Game 3, which the Knicks won.
At Game 2, a video went viral online of Chalamet stepping onto the court to ask the referee for a technical foul on Tyrese Haliburton.
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Ben Stiller
Image Credit: Elsa/Getty Images Ben Stiller, another loyal fan of the Knicks who’s been to numerous games, has also had a seat right next to Chalamet for several playoff games.
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Dave Chappelle
Image Credit: Sarah Stier/Getty Images Stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle sat courtside at Game 1 with Chalamet and Tracy Morgan.
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Martha Stewart
Image Credit: Sarah Stier/Getty Images Martha Stewart was seen courtside at Game 1.
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Bill Murray
Image Credit: Elsa/Getty Images Actor Bill Murray seen at Game 2.
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Tracy Morgan
Image Credit: Sarah Stier/Getty Images Comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan seen at Game 1.
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Jon Hamm
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Jon Hamm, Your Friends & Neighbors star, was another actor that got involved in the game. In Game 1, OG Anunoby tossed a ball in the second quarter, which Hamm caught.
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Russell Wilson
Image Credit: Elsa/Getty Images New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson was seen at Game 2.
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Ciara
Image Credit: Elsa/Getty Images Ciara was at Game 2 with her husband, Russell Wilson.
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Michael J. Fox
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Jerry O’Connell
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores/Penske Media/Getty Images Actor and TV show host Jerry O’Connell sat courtside at Game 2 with his friend and fellow actor Justin Long (below).
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Justin Long
Image Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Justin Long was also seen on Celebrity Row at Game 2.