Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan and More Celebrate Knicks’ NBA Finals Run

The New York Knicks are heading back to the NBA Finals after ending a 27-year wait with a dominant sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. New York clinched the series in emphatic fashion with a 130-93 victory in Cleveland, securing its place on basketball’s biggest stage for the first time in nearly three decades. The win capped a remarkable run for the Knicks, who have built momentum through an 11-game winning streak and now enter the Finals with confidence and renewed belief around the franchise.

The celebration extended far beyond the court, with several of the team’s most recognizable supporters in attendance to witness the historic moment. Actor Timothée Chalamet, filmmaker Spike Lee and comedian Tracy Morgan were among the celebrities in Cleveland cheering on the Knicks as they completed the sweep. Their presence underscored how deeply the team’s success resonates with New York fans and cultural figures alike, turning the postseason push into a citywide event.

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani also joined the reaction with a joke after the series-clinching win, adding to the buzz surrounding the Knicks’ return to championship contention. The scene in Cleveland was lively despite efforts by the Cavaliers to limit New York’s presence at courtside. Rapper Fat Joe and others were reportedly barred from sitting courtside, but those measures did little to change the outcome as the Knicks controlled the game from start to finish.

The Finals opponent is not yet known, with New York waiting on the winner of the Western Conference matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Regardless of who emerges, the next challenge is expected to be significantly tougher. The Knicks will be facing elite competition after cruising through the Cavaliers, and the Finals will test whether their recent surge can carry them one step further.

Still, New York’s outlook is strengthened by its current form and the atmosphere that will follow them home. Madison Square Garden is expected to be one of the loudest and most difficult venues in the series, with the city’s famous fan base ready to create a hostile environment for whoever stands in the way. Chalamet, Lee, Morgan and countless other supporters are likely to turn the Finals into a major event in New York, adding to the pressure on the Knicks’ opponents.

For a franchise long associated with disappointment and inconsistency, this breakthrough marks a major turning point. The Knicks’ sweep of Cleveland has ended a long drought and revived dreams of a title run. Now, with momentum, star power and a city behind them, New York will look to finish the job on basketball’s biggest stage.