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Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner, Fat Joe, and more celebrity fans lose it as Knicks move within one win of historic NBA title [PHOTOS]

The dramatic Game 4 victory sparked emotional celebrations from fans across the country, including some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and comedy

Este Haim, Taylor Swift, and Mariska Hargitay attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

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The New York Knicks are just one win away from ending a 53-year championship drought, and the dramatic Game 4 victory sparked emotional celebrations from fans across the country, including some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and comedy.

Madison Square Garden transformed into a sea of euphoria moments after OG Anunoby delivered a game-winning one-handed tip-in with just 1.2 seconds remaining, sealing a stunning 107-106 comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs and OG Anunoby #8 of the New York Knicks compete for a jump ball during the second quarter in Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals.

The win gave New York a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals and pushed the franchise to the brink of its first title since 1973, as reported by The Guardian.

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Among the most animated supporters was Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet, one of the Knicks' most recognizable celebrity superfans. After the final buzzer, Chalamet was seen celebrating wildly inside the arena. Videos circulating online showed the actor jumping alongside fellow longtime Knicks supporter Ben Stiller while his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, watched the festivities unfold.

Timothee Chalamet reacts after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Chalamet and Jenner had attended the game in matching Knicks-inspired outfits and were among the high-profile celebrities seated courtside.

Ben Stiller reacts after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026.

Another major star drawing attention was Taylor Swift. The global music icon embraced the playoff atmosphere while sporting a blue "Stevie Knicks" shirt, a playful nod to Fleetwood Mac legend Stevie Nicks and the Knicks franchise. Swift was seen enthusiastically sitting next to Este Haim, waving a team towel and celebrating alongside fans as she exited Madison Square Garden.

Taylor Swift and Este Haim attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

The celebrity contingent didn't stop there. Longtime Knicks loyalist Spike Lee was once again courtside, joined by tennis great John McEnroe, actress Mariska Hargitay, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, and comedy legend Larry David.

Spike Lee attends Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

Jerry Seinfeld and his wife Jessica Seinfeld attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

Fans online particularly took notice of David, whose typically reserved demeanor appeared to give way to genuine emotion as the Knicks completed their remarkable comeback.

Larry David and John McEnroe attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026.

Jimmie Fallon and Fat Joe also attended Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026, in New York.

Jimmie Fallon and Fat Joe attend Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York — Jimmie Fallon and Fat Joe.

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In New York City, fans poured into the streets around Madison Square Garden immediately after the game. Crowds chanted, waved Knicks flags, climbed lampposts, and celebrated on top of vehicles as the city embraced one of the most memorable victories in franchise history.

Taylor Swift takes a selfie with a fan after Game Four of the 2026 NBA Finals.

The Knicks now head to Texas for Game 5 with a chance to complete one of the most remarkable championship runs in team history.

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates a three-point basket during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs.

After pulling off the largest comeback ever seen in an NBA Finals game, New York stands just one victory away from bringing home its first NBA title in more than five decades.