Ben Stiller Skips Knicks’ Playoff Opener for Met Gala, Shares Brief Series Forecast
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Actor and longtime New York Knicks supporter Ben Stiller chose the 2026 Met Gala over Madison Square Garden on Monday night, missing Game 1 of the team’s current playoff series.
The New York Post reported that, despite his absence from the arena, Stiller offered a quick prediction about the Knicks’ postseason outlook while arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The story did not detail the specifics of his forecast but noted that he expressed confidence in the club’s chances.
Stiller is a familiar face courtside during the NBA season, yet the annual fashion fundraiser overlapped with the series opener, forcing him to pick one event over the other.
Game 2 is set for later this week. The Post did not indicate whether the actor will return to his usual seat for the next matchup.
Source: New York Post
