The New York Knicks' return to Madison Square Garden in the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night brought out some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports and politics.
From President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Timothée Chalamet, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Teyana Taylor, Spike Lee and Mariska Hargitay, dozens of bold-faced names filled the stands in New York City.
Those in attendance saw an historic moment as Madison Square Garden hosted its first NBA Finals game since 1999, when the Knicks also faced the San Antonio Spurs in a repeat of this year's matchup.
Actors Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet look on during the first quarter of a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 08, 2026 in New York City.
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The Knicks entered Monday night's game with a 2-0 series lead over the Spurs, but lost 115-111, moving the best-of-seven series to 2-1.
Game 4 between the Knicks and Spurs will also be held at Madison Square Garden, and will also likely be a star-studded affair. The game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET Wednesday on ABC and ESPN and streaming on the ESPN App.
Scroll down to see the boldfaced names taking in the action at Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
United States President Donald Trump and his grandchildren Kai Madison Trump attend the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at the Madison Square Garden in New York, United States on June 8, 2026.
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Jay-Z looks on during the second quarter of a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 08, 2026 in New York City.
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Director Spike Lee reacts during the second quarter of a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 08, 2026 in New York City.
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Actor Larry David looks on during the second quarter between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Final on June 08, 2026 in New York City.
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Actors Tracy Morgan, Tina Fey, Christine Taylor, Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet look on during the first quarter of a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 08, 2026 in New York City.
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