Who Was on Knicks Celebrity Row? Updates, Highlights From Timothee Chalamet, Other Stars at NBA Finals Game 3
Cardi B performed at halftime as Donald Trump drew boos and the Knicks drew a crowd of celebrities at Game 3, officials said.
- On Monday, June 8, 2026, a star-studded crowd packed Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, marking the franchise's first home Finals game since 1999.
- Longtime supporters including director Spike Lee and actor Ben Stiller have maintained a presence at Madison Square Garden for decades, as the arena frequently attracts celebrity fans during the Knicks' playoff runs.
- Attendees included rapper Jay-Z, actor Timothée Chalamet, and United States President Donald Trump, while Bronx native Cardi B provided halftime entertainment with performances of "Bodak Yellow" and "Bodgeda Baddie."
- Victor Wembanyama's 32-point performance led the Spurs to a 115-111 victory, cutting the Knicks' series lead to 2-1 despite the celebrity-packed atmosphere at Madison Square Garden.
- Game 5 shifts to San Antonio as the Spurs continue their comeback bid against New York, with the series returning to Texas after the Knicks' early 2-0 advantage.
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Mariska Hargitay Can Hardly Watch NBA Finals With Her Son From Their $100K+ Seats as Ref Blocks Her View
The actress has become a regular fixture at New York Knicks games.Mariska Hargitay at the Tribeca Festival on June 13, 2025.Credit: Getty ImagesThe GistMariska Hargitay attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8.Her view from her courtside seats was blocked by a referee, which caused her to crane her neck around him.Hargitay watched the game alongside her son and her former SVU co-star, Christopher Meloni.Mariska Hargitay wouldn’t miss a New Yo…
Cardi B Claims Donald Trump Brought “Dark” Energy to Game 3
Cardi B claims that by attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, President Trump ruined the mood of Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks. The “WAP” artist, who was present as halftime entertainment, said that Trump gave MSG a “dark” vibe. Cardi talked about her experience while chowing down on a SpongeBob SquarePants popsicle. She likened Trump’s attendance to a principal attending a party, when everyone felt obliged to behave themselves. The…
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