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Ben Stiller did not need to be at Madison Square Garden to make his New York Knicks allegiance clear.
The actor and longtime New York Knicks fan used the 2026 Met Gala red carpet to offer a simple prediction for the team’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers: Knicks in 6. NBA on ESPN shared video of Stiller making the call from the event, while noting he was “supporting his Knicks from the Met Gala red carpet.”
It was a light moment, but the timing made it more than just a celebrity clip. The Knicks opened their second-round series against the 76ers on Monday, May 4, at Madison Square Garden, with New York carrying momentum, home court and growing expectations after a dominant first-round finish.
“Knicks in 6” 🙌
Ben Stiller supporting his Knicks from the Met Gala red carpet 🔥
Ben Stiller Predicted the Knicks to Beat the Sixers in 6 Games at the 2026 Met Gala
Stiller’s Knicks fandom has been visible for years, especially during the team’s playoff runs. He has been a regular celebrity presence around Knicks games, and his Met Gala look made the connection obvious even before he made the prediction.
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