The roll call of the celebrities at Madison Square Garden for the New York Knicks doesn’t match any other arena in the NBA. However, for Game 4 between the Indiana Pacers and the Knicks, the celebrities came out in significant numbers, supporting the two franchises at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Some superstars from New York even flew to Indiana to catch the game. Hence, it became frantic as some megastars took the game to the next level by hyping up the Pacers in their home arena.
A Star-Studded Affair in Game 4 Between the Pacers and the Knicks
Often attending nearly all Knicks games, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Timothée Chalamet checked into the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to soak in the vibe of the Pacers crowd. They sat courtside and greeted some Knicks fans in the building before they arrived to sit courtside for the game. But it didn’t become a satisfying journey, as the Pacers ran riot over the Knicks.
Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller photographed at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Knicks vs. Pacers game in Indiana tonight. 📷 pic.twitter.com/dbQ5KhETZu
— timothée chalamet nation (@timotheenation) May 28, 2025
Likewise, some Pacers alumni, Lance Stephenson, Danny Granger, George Hill, Jermaine O’Neal, Antonio Davis, and Darren Collison attended Game 4. Stephenson entertained the masses for four years in Indiana, just like Granger. The trend of old players coming out to support their teams continues in the NBA.
Danny Granger and George Hill reunited at @GainbridgeFH ahead of tonight’s game 💙 pic.twitter.com/NnhLP0JrDC
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 27, 2025
On the other hand, Pat McAfee and Triple H arrived at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse to show their support. The WWE stars arrived after the Tyrese Haliburton-Jalen Brunson storyline caught fire before the Eastern Conference Finals. But McAfee stole the show by hyping up the Pacers crowd in a mic stint that no one expected.
He got his introduction, took the mic, and burned some words, “We got some bigwigs from the big city in the building. Spike Lee is here. Ben Stiller. Timothée Chalamet is here. Let’s send these sons of b*****s back to New York with your ears, bring it. Let’s turn this s**t off.”
Pat McAfee after announcing all the celebrity Knicks fans in Indiana for the Pacers game 😂😂
“Let’s send these son of a bitches back to New York.”
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) May 28, 2025
Musicians in the building, including Jelly Roll, 50 Cent, and John Mellencamp, arrived to catch the action and got a standing ovation after appearing on the Jumbotron. It became a historic night for them as they witnessed a terrific triple-double by Haliburton, who finished the game with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, and zero turnovers.
The Day of Comebacks and Gratitude
Likewise, Hans Perez, the fan trashed by the Knicks fans in New York, appeared on the Jumbotron for Game 4 after Haliburton promised him tickets. The crowd gave him an ovation as he soaked in the atmosphere following the distasteful incident in New York.
Hans Perez, the fan who went viral for wearing a Tyrese Haliburton jersey around Madison Square Garden ahead of our series against the Knicks, got to meet Tyrese during tonight’s pregame 💛 pic.twitter.com/SJImc6brz2
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 27, 2025
Last but not least, Haliburton’s father, John Haliburton, saw his son play in a Conference Finals after the NBA lifted his ban to attend Game 4. He had an on-court altercation with Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Pacers’ round one playoffs triumph over the Milwaukee Bucks, as he was seen in the stands with his now iconic Haliburton banner.
Tyrese Haliburton’s dad, John is back in the building for Game 4 of Pacers-Knicks in Indy 🙌
(📸: @AP_Images) pic.twitter.com/7NH4s9CZVG
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 28, 2025
Thus, the celebrities came in to witness the Pacers play, and undoubtedly, Game 5 at Madison Square Garden will attract more celebrities, considering it’s a win-or-go-home situation for the Knicks.
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