The Enthusiastic Support of Ben Stiller for the New York Knicks

Actor Ben Stiller, known for his enthusiastic support of the New York Knicks, frequently occupies a courtside seat. On a recent Monday night, he was among notable fans such as Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, and Tracy Morgan, all witnessing New York’s victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This win secured the Knicks a spot in the NBA Finals after a 27-year absence.

Following the game, Stiller shared his excitement on social media. He posted a video of the final moments, capturing the handshake between Mike Brown and Kenny Atkinson at midcourt. The clip also showed the immediate reactions from several Knicks players celebrating their success. Stiller added a broom emoji to the video to underline the team’s series sweep.

Later, around 1 a.m. ET, Stiller posted a screenshot of his phone lock screen. It featured a picture of Karl-Anthony Towns, accompanied by the caption: “It’s 1 a.m. KNICKS ARE EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPS.”

The Knicks’ victory means they will rest for several days before the NBA Finals commence on June 3. They will face either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder, as these teams are currently tied in their Western Conference Finals series. The team advancing from the Western Conference will have home-court advantage due to a better regular-season record. As a result, Madison Square Garden will not host an NBA Finals game until Game 3.