New York Knicks make record comeback to beat San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Celebrities packed MSG as the Knicks hosted the Spurs in NBA Finals Game 4.
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June 11, 2026, 12:16 AM ET
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The New York Knicks pulled off a record comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, overcoming a 29-point deficit to win by a single point.
The win -- one of the biggest comebacks in NBA finals history -- spurred celebrations in star-studded Madison Square Garden and on the streets of New York City where large crowds had gathered to watch.
The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has transformed each game into one of the hottest tickets in New York, attracting actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures eager to witness the action in person.
New York Knicks fans celebrate in Times Square as they win Game 4 of the NBA Finals between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, on June 10, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images) Adam Gray/Getty Images Fans celebrate after the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in the Game 4 of the NBA Finals, near Madison Square Garden in New York City, U.S., June 10, 2026. Shannon Stapleton/Reuters New York Knicks fans celebrate during a watch party inside Central Park during Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. Heather Khalifa/AP Photo/Heather Khalifa New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) hugs forward Og Anunoby (8) after the team's victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. Frank Franklin Ii/AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Among those spotted inside the sold-out arena was Taylor Swift. The singer traveled cross-country from Los Angeles -- where she performed live at the world premiere of “Toy Story 5” on Tuesday night -- to New York to attend the game.
Taylor Swift blows a kiss to the crowd after the New York Knicks' victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. Frank Franklin Ii/AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Taylor Swift arrives prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. Frank Franklin Ii/AP Photo/Frank Franklin II Wednesday night’s game marked the second NBA playoff game Swift has attended this postseason.
She and her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce, sat courtside at a May 23 Eastern Conference finals game in Cleveland between the Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Also in attendance at MSG were Michael J. Fox and his wife Tracy Pollan, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, Adam Sandler and Nas.
The crowd's energy extended beyond the game itself as fans packed the Garden for another memorable Finals atmosphere.
Keep scrolling to see which celebrities were spotted at Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
(L to R) 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 at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026 in New York City. Al Bello/Getty Images Jimmy 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 City. Dustin Satloff/Getty Images Michael J. Fox and his wife Tracy Pollan look on before 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 City. Al Bello/Getty Images Filmmaker Spike Lee, left, and actor Ben Stiller watch warm ups prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin Adam Sandler arrives before 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 City. Al Bello/Getty Images Tracy Morgan arrives before 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 City. Al Bello/Getty Images 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 in New York City. Al Bello/Getty Images