NBA Finals: Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet and other Knicks fans erupt at Madison Square Garden after wild Game 4 win over Spurs
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history by rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.
- OG Anunoby's game-winning tip-in in the final seconds sparked wild celebrations among fans both inside the arena and at watch parties across New York City, with many fans reluctant to leave the venue.
- The Knicks are seeking their first NBA championship since 1973 and reached the Finals for the first time since 1999, driving ticket prices at Madison Square Garden to over $3,300 despite a recent drop after their Game 3 loss.
- Numerous celebrities, including Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Larry David, Timothée Chalamet, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon, Adam Sandler, and Taylor Swift, were present to witness the comeback, with excitement visibly growing as the game progressed.
- ESPN analyst Charles Barkley harshly criticized the Spurs for their poor performance and mismanagement during the game, calling them "the dumbest basketball team in the history of civilization" for blowing the 29-point lead.