Diehard Knicks fan Ben Stiller roasted for skipping playoff game to attend Met Gala 2026
"If Ben Stiller picked the Met Gala over Game 1 of the Knicks game he may have to turn in his man card," Dave Portnoy tweeted Monday night.

"If Ben Stiller picked the Met Gala over Game 1 of the Knicks game he may have to turn in his man card," Dave Portnoy tweeted Monday night.

On Monday evening, the New York Knicks went up 1-0 in their second round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers with a dominant 137-98 win in Game 1. The Knicks were led in scoring by point guard Jalen Brunson, who scored an efficient 39 points in the win. After the game, Brunson was asked if […] The post Jalen Brunson’s 3-word mic drop on hitting ‘peak’ after Knicks’ 39-point 76ers drubbing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There are certain ideas in the NBA that feel almost sacrilegious to even entertain. Without a doubt, trading Nikola Jokic sits firmly at the top of that list. He is not just the face of the Denver Nuggets. This guy is the system, the identity, and the standard. By all accounts, Jokic has given no […] The post Nikola Jokic doesn’t want a trade, but here are 3 best destinations if Nuggets consider unthinkable appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s safe to say that New York fans were thrilled after their team’s Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and fans mobbed former Knicks star JR Smith outside of Madison Square Garden (MSG) in a scary moment during the otherwise celebratory moment. A video has surfaced online of Smith leaving the venue after the […] The post JR Smith knocked down by mob of Knicks fans during raucous celebration outside MSG appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ever since he received a shoutout from Anne Hathaway on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, New York Knicks star OG Anunoby has stepped up in the playoffs, and his stats are ridiculous. Hathaway appeared on The Tonight Show on Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026, the same day as the Knicks’ Game 6 win over the […] The post Knicks star OG Anunoby’s stats since Anne Hathaway’s shoutout are insane appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The two-time NBA champion initially appeared to be lapping up the New York City atmosphere, which is always hectic after playoff games, before things quickly turned sour.

Joel Embiid questions Mikal Bridges after a midsection hit near his appendectomy site during the Knicks clash, calling it unnecessary while battling pain and poor performance.

JR Smith was caught in a chaotic crowd surge after a Knicks playoff win.

Knicks dominate 76ers 137-98 in Game 1 as Jalen Brunson shines; Joel Embiid faces pressure with Philadelphia needing urgent response in 2026 NBA Playoffs showdown.

It was clear that Ben Stiller wished he weren’t at the Met Gala and instead watching the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their series, but if it meant a blowout win, he’d do it again. Stiller went viral for speaking with Vogue during the Met Gala. He appeared unamused […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller really didn’t want to go to Met Gala over Game 1, but he’d do it again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Monday night represented an interesting scheduling quirk as the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs got underway, and it was a night that both NBC and the NBA will probably regret. As the conference semifinals get underway, NBC has Game 1 in all four series. However, instead of airing doubleheaders, the games are staggered…

J.R. Smith Trampled by Fans at MSG After Knicks Game 1 Win Complex


It shouldn’t be a surprise that some celebrities, like Timothée Chalamet, who skipped the Met Gala in favor of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, came out to Madison Square Garden on Monday, May 4, 2026. Other big names, like The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, who had his shoes […] The post All the stars on celebrity row for Knicks’ Game 1 blowout win vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.


Most people at Madison Square Garden for Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers were elated, including Timothée Chalamet and Karl-Anthony Towns, who shared a moment following the big win. Fans have captured photos of them together after the game. At one point, Towns whispered something into Chalamet’s ear. While the Oscar-nominated […] The post Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet was giddy after Karl-Anthony Towns whispered in his ear after Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If this version, the one that trounced the Sixers at MSG, sticks around, watch out.

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks led the Philadelphia 76ers by as many as 40 points in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. That was 10 more than they needed to make history. Mike Brown’s group became the first NBA team in the play-by-play era to lead by 30 points or more in […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns highlights ‘special’ strength fueling historic wins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

New York’s blowout opener was less about one hot night and more about the 76ers losing the floor map entirely.

The Philadelphia 76ers had to throw the towel in early against the New York Knicks in Game 1. Jalen Brunson and his team dominated from start to finish. For Brunson, he produced so much efficiently in his first 31 minutes of action that he was able to take an early night. The star guard shot […] The post Jalen Brunson Improves Knicks History Standing in Game 1 vs Sixers appeared first on HEAVY.

Fans trolled Francisco Lindor for making an appearance at a NBA playoffs game in MSG while the Mets play against the Rockies in Colorado

Game 1 was always going to be a tricky challenge for the Philadelphia 76ers to navigate. Not even 48 hours have passed since the 76ers completed a spirited 3-1 comeback against sworn rival Boston Celtics and yet they already had to pack their bags and go to the Big Apple to face the New York […] The post 76ers most to blame for Game 1 debacle vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NEW YORK – The New York Knicks trounced the Philadelphia 76ers at home in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The final score was 137-98. Mike Brown’s group became the first team in the play-by-play era to amass at least a 30-point lead in three consecutive playoff games. One of New York’s All-Stars in […] The post Why Karl-Anthony Towns is downplaying Knicks’ barrage of playoff blowouts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If he’s gonna play like this, Joel Embiid should issue a retraction. Tell Sixers fans to sell their tickets while they still can.
