Celebrity row at Madison Square Garden was buzzing with excitement as stars gathered to watch the New York Knicks face off against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Among the renowned faces seen courtside were Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, who was recently announced as the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star, and lifestyle icon Martha Stewart.
Livvy Dunne showed her support for the Knicks by donning a Knicks hat, while her Instagram Story featured glimpses of the electrifying atmosphere. Also present were Hollywood favorites like Jon Hamm, Larry David, and Susie Essman, who added to the star-studded event.
Knicks super fans including Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan, and Ben Stiller were notably in attendance, with Chalamet and Stiller sharing conversations and cheers for their team. Tracy Morgan sported a unique T-shirt that featured an image of Knicks guard Josh Hart, demonstrating his unwavering support for the team.
The courtside scene was completed with former Knicks players like Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith, Patrick Ewing, John Starks, and Amar’e Stoudemire, all sharing in the excitement of a game that holds significant emotional weight for Knicks fans. After a lengthy 25-year wait to return to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks were hoping to avenge a previous loss to the Pacers back in 2000.
In the midst of this high-stakes game, New York City streets were adorned with temporary signs celebrating the Knicks players, transforming Sixth and Seventh Avenues into a tribute to the team as fans celebrated the franchise’s return to playoff prominence after defeating the defending champion Boston Celtics.
As the series unfolds, anticipation builds around the next games in Indianapolis, but for now, Knicks fans and their celebrity supporters are reveling in the thrill of Game 1, hoping for a successful start to their quest for Eastern Conference glory.
This playoff run has certainly ignited communal passion, and as fans flood the streets, there’s hope that this season may bring the Knicks closer to a championship, fostering a renewed sense of pride in a storied franchise.