New York Knicks Game 3 pulls star‑studded crowd at Madison Square Garden

The New York Knicks entered Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a 2‑0 series lead and hosted the matchup at Madison Square Garden, their first Finals game on home floor since 1999. Long‑time superfan Spike Lee attended in a custom jersey that paid tribute to Pope Leo XIV and featured a signature on the “XIV” numeral.

The arena was filled with celebrities, including Jeremy Lin, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey (in a personalized Knicks jersey), Jay‑Z, Larry David, Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others, many of whom were photographed on the courtside bench or in the front row. The presence of these high‑profile figures highlighted the cultural buzz surrounding the Knicks’ championship chase.