Why Anne Hathaway is getting all the credit for Knicks’ historic playoff performance
Actress Anne Hathaway is being humorously credited by fans and media for the New York Knicks' dominant Game 6 playoff victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA playoffs. Her appearance on 'The Tonight Show' where she mentioned possibly wearing an OG Anunoby jersey preceded Anunoby's 29-point performance, sparking lighthearted social media reactions. Additionally, Knicks player Karl Anthony Towns' strong recent stats have been playfully linked to his cameo in Hathaway's new film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'.
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NBA New York Knicks Why Anne Hathaway is getting all the credit for Knicks’ historic playoff performance By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 1, 2026, 12:51 p.m. ET Knicks fans were especially thankful for actress, Anne Hathaway after New York’s historic win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series Thursday night. Hathaway, a diehard Knicks fan and a Celebrity Row staple at Madison Square Garden, sent some good juju to the team during a Wednesday night appearance on “The Tonight Show,” telling host Jimmy Fallon that she “considered wearing an OG [Anunoby] jersey” on the show. The star Knicks forward went off the next night scoring 29 points in New York’s 140-89 series-clinching win.
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