It was a star-studded night in New York City as the Eastern Conference Finals kicked off, with none other than Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller sharing the spotlight courtside at Madison Square Garden.
The crowd was electric, the stakes were high, and the celebrity energy was in full swing as the Knicks faced off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1.
While Kylie Jenner was noticeably absent this time, Chalamet looked completely in his element next to longtime Knicks fan and fellow actor Ben Stiller.
Timothée and Ben: Hollywood’s Courtside Duo
Over the past few months, both Chalamet and Stiller have been familiar faces courtside, cheering on the Knicks as they made their way through a thrilling playoff run.
Their presence has become a regular fixture at MSG, and Wednesday night was no different.
Chalamet, who once won Knicks tickets in a 2010 social media contest, has taken his fandom to the next level this season.
From New York to Boston, he’s been following the team closely, even catching the series against the Celtics that propelled the Knicks into the Eastern Conference Finals.
A Viral Celebration and a Night Out with Russell Wilson
When the Knicks clinched the series in Game 6 against Boston, Chalamet was right there in the thick of it.
Videos of him celebrating wildly outside Madison Square Garden went viral, showing the “Dune” star high-fiving fans and soaking in every bit of the victory buzz.
That night didn’t end on the streets, either. He later linked up with New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson for a nightcap at Chez Margaux, a chic bar in the Meatpacking District.
Clearly, Chalamet is enjoying the full New York playoff experience—on and off the court.
Celebrity Roll Call: From Martha Stewart to Livvy Dunne
It wasn’t just Timothée and Ben soaking in the action.
Wednesday night’s game brought out a wave of celebrities.
Martha Stewart, Jon Hamm, Dave Chappelle, Larry David, and Tracy Morgan were all spotted enjoying the game, bringing serious star power to the arena.
Mary J. Blige added even more excitement with a halftime performance that brought the house down.
And LSU gymnast-turned-social media sensation Livvy Dunne was also courtside, repping her New Jersey roots with a Knicks cap and posting videos for her fans.
Caitlin Clark Has Her Eyes on Chalamet Too
In a fun twist earlier that same day, Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark shared that she hopes to see Timothée Chalamet courtside at one of her WNBA games.
When asked who she’d most love to see cheering her on this season, she didn’t hesitate: “Timothée Chalamet.
I think we’re going to get him to a game. He’ll be here.”
Looks like Chalamet’s sports fan reputation is catching on beyond just the NBA.
What’s Next?
With the Knicks pushing deeper into the playoffs, you can bet Timothée Chalamet will keep showing up—both on camera and among the fans.
Whether he’s seated next to Ben Stiller, celebrating in the streets, or making surprise appearances at WNBA games, his courtside adventures are becoming just as entertaining as the matchups themselves.