Michael Blinn
It’s a who’s who at the Garden for Game 5.
With the Knicks back from Indianapolis and gunning to get back into the win column, their biggest fans came out to cheer them on in a massive game against the Pacers in the second-round series.
Actor and staunch Knicks defender Ben Stiller was on hand, along with his wife Christine Taylor seated next to Chris Rock, a fellow Celebrity Row regular.
There’s no missing a key game for famed director Spike Lee, adorned in his usual Knicks regalia, and seen getting amped up with entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk and actor Al Palagonia right next to him.
The rumored celebrity couple of rapper Common and singer Jennifer Hudson sat together, getting some screen time on the Garden scoreboard.
Seated next to them was “Ocean Eyes” songstress Billie Eilish, wearing headphones and head-to-toe plaid.
Rappers Fat Joe and N.O.R.E., seated next to “Succession” star Nicholas Braun took in the action ,as well.
Billy Crystal had one of the best seats in the house between longtime NBC Sports commentator Bob Costas and MSG Knicks analyst Walt “Clyde” Frazier.
Frazier, the former star Knicks guard, was hardly the only franchise great cheering on the current squad.
John Starks, Carmelo Anthony, Latrell Sprewell, Herb Williams, Larry Johnson, Stephon Marbury and Patrick Ewing all kept a close eye on things.
Starks and Marbury, courtside staples during the playoffs, were among those cheering as the Knicks battled their way to a 69-54 lead over the Pacers at the half.
Jalen Brunson — with his mom, Sandra, getting a front-row seat — poured in a game-high 28 through 24 minutes of play.
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