The San Antonio Spurs looked unstoppable for much of Game 4 at Madison Square Garden. Powered by a dominant first-half display from Victor Wembanyama, they stormed to a 76-49 halftime advantage, setting one of the largest road halftime leads ever seen in NBA Finals history and appearing firmly on course to level the series.
But the New York Knicks had other ideas. Trailing by as many as 29 points, they mounted a stunning comeback to claim a dramatic 107-106 victory, the biggest rally in NBA Finals history, and move within one win of the championship. The electric atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden was made even more memorable with pop superstar Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters among the high-profile names watching courtside as the historic finish unfolded.
Why Did Taylor Swift Wear The ‘Stevie Knicks’ Shirt?
Fresh off a surprise appearance at the premiere of Toy Story 5 and just hours before her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Taylor Swift made her way to Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. She arrived alongside longtime friends and collaborators Alana Haim and Este Haim as the New York Knicks took on the San Antonio Spurs.
👋 @taylorswift13! pic.twitter.com/PNvH7Uhc4B
— NBA (@NBA) June 11, 2026
The trio quickly grabbed attention with their playful Knicks-themed outfits. Swift wore a shirt reading “Stevie Knicks,” a nod to her musical inspiration Stevie Nicks, while Alana sported “Knickelback” and Este showed off a “Knickole Kidman” tee. Their courtside appearance added another layer of star power to an already high-profile Finals matchup.
Taylor Swift and Mariska Hargitay both sported the playful “Stevie Knicks” shirt, a clever mashup of legendary singer Stevie Nicks and New York’s beloved basketball team. The design quickly became one of the standout fashion moments of the night at Madison Square Garden.
Meanwhile, Este Haim wore a “Knickole Kidman” tee inspired by Nicole Kidman, while Alana Haim opted for “Knickelback,” a tongue-in-cheek reference to the rock band Nickelback. Together, the trio’s shirts added a fun pop-culture twist to an already memorable NBA Finals night.
📸| Taylor Swift with the HAIM sisters courtside.pic.twitter.com/usEhceVXtG
— The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) June 11, 2026
Before settling into their seats, the group stopped to greet fans and later appeared to be enjoying the atmosphere throughout the game. Sitting alongside Ben Stiller and Mariska Hargitay, they were seen singing along to music between plays as Madison Square Garden buzzed during the Knicks’ dramatic comeback victory.
Which Celebrities Attended NBA Finals Game 4?
| Celebrity |
|---|
| Taylor Swift |
| Spike Lee |
| Timothee Chalamet |
| Kylie Jenner |
| Ben Stiller |
| Wu-Tang Clan |
| Tracy Morgan |
| Hailey Bieber |
| Adam Sandler |
| Jerry Seinfeld |
| Fat Joe |
| Chris Rock |
| Patrick Ewing |
| Mariska Hargitay |
| Jimmy Fallon |
| Michael J. Fox |
| Tracy Pollan |
| Larry David |
| John McEnroe |
| Henrik Lundqvist |
| Jessica Seinfeld |
Knicks celebrity list for Game 4 includes Rainn Wilson, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld and Kevin Jonas along with the Celebrity Row usuals such as Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan. pic.twitter.com/aWOddGO5qN
— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) June 11, 2026
And like the rest of Madison Square Garden, Timothée Chalamet could hardly believe what he was witnessing as the Knicks completed their stunning comeback.
