Knicks news: Ben Stiller, Kylie Jenner boyfriend among New York fans who traveled to Game 3 vs. 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers returned home for Games 3 and 4 of their second round series against the New York Knicks. Even through they trailed 2-0, the Sixers felt good about their chances to get back in the series at home.
Entering the series, 76ers star Joel Embiid pleaded with Philly fans not to sell their tickets to Knicks fans and instead focus on making Games 3, 4, and potentially 6 a real home-court advantage at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
“I just have a message for our fans,” Embiid said after the 76ers won Game 7 against the Boston Celtics in the first round. “Last time we played the Knicks, it felt like this was Madison Square Garden East. So we’re going to need their support. Don’t sell your tickets. This is bigger than you. We need you, guys, the atmosphere that we’ve had the last couple of games in Philly, especially the last one, pushing us to Game 7. Knicks fans, they travel, they’re going to buy the tickets.”
The Sixers then elected to limit ticket sales for their second round home games to those only living in the greater Philadelphia area.
Well, the 76ers may have tried, but they weren’t able to fully stop Knicks fans from showing up and showing out for their fans. That includes the very well-known celebrity fans of New York.
Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, and Spike Lee were among those who attended Game 3 in Philadelphia. It’s a quick trip to New York, but it’s more than likely that these same characters will show up for Game 4 back in Philly as well.
All the usual suspects of Madison Square Garden hopped over to Philadelphia to support the Knicks! pic.twitter.com/vvlRttxBDg
— NBA (@NBA) May 9, 2026
Kylie Jenner, who attended Games 1 and 2 with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, was not seen in attendance in Game 3.
A number of former Knicks players like Patrick Ewing, John Starks, Walt Frazier, and Allan Houston were also among those in attendance for Game 3.
dream team 💙🧡 pic.twitter.com/HeAfFGONwE
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 8, 2026
wheels up, wheels down pic.twitter.com/tAUsf8pNl6
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 7, 2026
After three quarters of play, the New York Knicks lead the Philadelphia 76ers, 85-76. Jalen Brunson has a game-high 24 points with eight assists while Mikal Bridges added 17 points. The Sixers were led by Kelly Oubre Jr.’s 22 points and eight rebounds while Joel Embiid added 16 points and five assists.
The Philadelphia 76ers returned home for Games 3 and 4 of their second round series against the New York Knicks. Even through they trailed 2-0, the Sixers felt good about their chances to get back in the series at home.
