Timothée Chalamet may have lost the Oscars, but he has won something just as meaningful to him. The New York Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. As the team faced the San Antonio Spurs, Madison Square Garden was packed with celebrity fans cheering from the courtside and showing their support. 

The die-hard Knicks fan Chalamet, who is a familiar face at Madison Square Garden during Knicks games, was also in attendance for Game 5. And after witnessing the Knicks’ historic win, the actor celebrated the moment with a bold declaration.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to clinch the NBA championship. As the court buzzed with excitement, Timothée Chalamet was seen soaking in the moment. Clearly thrilled, the actor turned toward a nearby camera and made a bold declaration to show his love and dedication to the team.

“Way rather this than the Oscars,” he said. 

Chalamet was among several celebrities who traveled to the Frost Bank Center to witness the championship-clinching game in person. The win may have offered some solace to the actor after falling short at this year's Academy Awards, where he was nominated for Best Actor for Marty Supreme. While an Oscar win may still be in Chalamet's future, for now, he is savoring a different kind of win as his favorite team, the Knicks, celebrates its long-awaited NBA championship.

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Apart from Chalamet, there were other celebrities present at game 5.

Timothée Chalamet was joined by several fellow celebrity fans of the New York Knicks. Ben Stiller, who is well known for his support of the franchise, made the trip to the Frost Bank Center for the 2026 NBA Finals, just as he has for many of the team's biggest games over the years. Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, John Turturro, Patrick Ewing, and Sydney Sweeney were also seated courtside, cheering on New York as it won its first NBA championship.

Although Game 5 was played in Texas, Knicks supporters flooded the streets of New York City to celebrate the historic win. The excitement was understandable, as the Knicks won their first NBA championship in more than five decades. The franchise last won the title in 1973. So, this was a long-awaited moment for generations of fans. 

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