Ben Stiller makes Knicks playoff prediction as he skips Game 1 for Met Gala
Ben Stiller, a well-known New York Knicks fan, made a playoff prediction while attending the Met Gala instead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. He signaled that the Knicks would advance in six games against the 76ers, a rematch of a previous playoff series. Stiller defended his long-standing fandom on social media amid questions about his commitment to the team.
- ▪Ben Stiller attended the Met Gala with his wife, Christine Taylor, on the same night as the Knicks' Game 1 against the 76ers.
- ▪He held up six fingers on the red carpet to predict the Knicks would win the series in six games.
- ▪Stiller responded to critics on X, asserting his Knicks fandom dates back to 1973 and is not defined by social media activity.
- ▪He previously traveled with the team to away playoff games in Detroit and Indianapolis last season.
- ▪Stiller sat near Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet during a recent Knicks playoff game.
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NBA New York Knicks Ben Stiller makes Knicks playoff prediction as he skips Game 1 for Met Gala By Andrew Crane Published May 4, 2026, 8:43 p.m. ET A staple of Celebrity Row at Knicks playoffs games had another NYC commitment Monday night — but it didn’t stop him from officially submitting his prediction for the series. Ben Stiller, whose fandom and presence at the Garden has been well-documented across their recent playoff runs, attended the Met Gala with his wife, Christine Taylor, as the Knicks hosted the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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