Timothée Chalamet erupted in celebration after the New York Knicks clinched NBA Finals‘ Game 4 over the Spurs. Born and raised in Manhattan, he’s been a Knicks fan and a frequent face at Madison Square Garden. Chalamet attended the game with his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, and the two wore matching denim outfits.
How Timothée Chalamet reacted to the Knicks’ Game 4 victory
Timothée Chalamet’s reaction to the Knicks’ Game 4 victory captured exactly what it meant to its supporters. It was one of the largest comebacks ever in an NBA Finals game, and the Dune star lived the moment as a fan first, celebrity second.
Trailing by 29, the Knicks roared back and shocked the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 on Wednesday, June 10, at Madison Square Garden. OG Anunoby’s flying tip-in with seconds left gave them the lead and a 107-106 victory.
Across the city, fans at watch parties mirrored the chaos, and the celebration burst out of venues and flooded the streets and social feeds. Meanwhile, the replies under SportsCenter’s clip of Chalamet’s courtside eruption became its own watch party.
“You could tell he genuinely couldn’t believe what he was watching,” wrote a fan. “He finally said it right. OG Anunoby is the Truth,” echoed another. “Nobody was ready for that ending… not even celebs,” read a fan comment.
The New York Knicks are hunting their first championship since 1973. That’s what drove MSG ticket prices to insane levels this season. Game 4 saw some relief after New York dropped Game 3 to the Spurs, with prices falling roughly $10,000. Even then, the lowest entry price for Wednesday’s win-or-go-home game was still more than $3,300.
Madison Square Garden was stacked with celebrities on Wednesday to witness the Knicks’ comeback. Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Larry David, and Timothée Chalamet held their usual courtside spots. Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, and Adam Sandler were there too. Taylor Swift also made an appearance, rocking custom Knicks gear alongside Law & Order: SVU lead Mariska Hargitay.
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi on Mandatory.
