The 2026 NBA Finals kicked off with Game 1 in San Antonio, where the New York Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks' celebrity supporters, including actors Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet, as well as comedian Tracy Morgan, were in attendance at Frost Bank Center. The Knicks entered the game as underdogs, having recently swept the Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs, marking an impressive 11-game winning streak. Jerry O’Connell, present in a Knicks polo, shared his enthusiasm for the team. Back in New York, fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden for a watch party, celebrating the team's finals appearance after the NYPD lifted a ban on outdoor gatherings. The MTA even painted the subway stop at Madison Square Garden in Knicks colors, with Morgan contributing by voicing announcements in honor of the team's success. The excitement continues as Game 2 is set for Friday in San Antonio, before the series shifts to New York for Game 3.