Many celebrities are known for their support of the New York Knicks, but actor Ben Stiller is particularly prominent among them. Regularly seen courtside, Stiller was present on Monday night alongside other notable fans like Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, and Tracy Morgan. They watched as the Knicks secured their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
Following the game, Stiller shared several posts on social media. One included his personal recording of the closing moments, highlighting Mike Brown and Kenny Atkinson shaking hands at midcourt. The video also showcased the immediate reactions of several Knicks players after their victory. Stiller added a broom emoji to his post, symbolizing the team’s comprehensive win.
Later that night, around 1 a.m. ET, Stiller made another post showing his phone lock screen, which featured a photo of Karl-Anthony Towns. He wrote, “It’s 1 a.m. KNICKS ARE EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPS.”
The Knicks now have several days of rest before the NBA Finals commence on June 3. They will meet the victor of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder, with the series currently tied at 2-2. The team that advances will have the home-court advantage, meaning Madison Square Garden will not host a Finals game until Game 3 due to their superior regular-season record.