Knicks celebrate Game 4 win as NBA Finals draw celebrity attention

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Knicks celebrate Game 4 win as NBA Finals draw celebrity attention
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The New York Knicks secured a victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, heightening excitement around the team as they aim for their first championship since 1973. Amid the ongoing Finals, celebrities like Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet attended the game courtside, showcasing their support by wearing personalized Knicks-themed T-shirts. The Knicks' playoff performance has attracted significant fanfare, particularly from high-profile figures, during this World Cup week in the U.S., which has not overshadowed basketball's popularity. The Finals could conclude this weekend, with potential implications for the franchise's history if they win the championship.

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  • Knicks win Game 4 in the NBA Finals
  • Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet support with custom T-shirts
  • The team aims for its first championship since 1973
  • Celebrities' presence highlights basketball's entertainment value
  • NBA Finals coincide with World Cup start in the U.S.
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Taylor Swift and Timothée Chalamet lead the charge in blue and orange, as courtside style hits a ‘memeable’ peak The World Cup may have kicked off in the US this week, but America’s attention is focused on a different sport: basketball. The NBA finals could end this weekend, with the New York Knicks potentially becoming champions for the first time since 1973. And with Knicks fever comes fan style, especially courtside, where celebrities have been showing their support in different ways. For Wednesday’s Game 4, won by the Knicks, Taylor Swift and Este and Alana Haim all wore T-shirts in the blue and orange of the Knicks with their own Knicks-related pop culture pun: Swift’s read “Stevie Knicks”, while Este’s said “Knickeback” and Alana’s read “Knickole Kidman”. This was not shop merch. Vogue reported that Alana had made the T-shirts herself. Continue reading...

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