Ben Stiller Celebrates Knicks Win Mid-Oscars, Fans Go Wild

LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2025 — Ben Stiller brought a unique blend of sports enthusiasm and Hollywood glamour to the 2025 Oscars by posting about the New York Knicks’ thrilling overtime victory against the Miami Heat while presenting an award.

Stiller, 59, took to X immediately after presenting the award for Best Production Design to announce, “KNICKS WIN,” showcasing his dedication to the team. The post quickly gained traction, with more than five million views by Monday morning, emphasizing the crossover appeal between sports and celebrity culture.

During the awards ceremony, Stiller provided a comedic moment as he highlighted the significance of production design while struggling to address the audience from a sunken stage platform that refused to elevate to the main level. After a witty climb to the stage, he announced the winner, *Wicked*.

Fans were quick to react. One user exclaimed, “I’m crying bro, you’re at the Oscars,” encapsulating the mix of sports fandom and Oscar glitz. Another follower remarked, “Ben’s tweet is Knicks fandom summed up in a nutshell.”

Just an hour later, Stiller reiterated his enthusiasm with another tweet, simply saying, “Go Knicks.” His affection for the team is well-documented, as he frequently shares his joy online after their victories. Just days prior, he had tweeted “KNICKS WIN” after their February 28 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, further solidifying his status as a devoted fan.

Stiller’s ties to the Knicks extend beyond social media. In a memorable moment during a game on January 17, he won a 2025 Kia Telluride X-Line while attending a match against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden.

Speaking to *PEOPLE* earlier this year about the camaraderie among the *Severance* cast and crew, Stiller highlighted their strong connections built over 186 days of filming season two. “When we went to shoot episode four on location in the mountains, that was fun,” he recalled. “We had a wrap party for that episode at a roller rink. That was awesome.”

His co-star, Britt Lower, also shared insights on their team dynamics, saying, “We play a lot of childlike games that have rules that change rapidly. It’s a very sterile environment, and I think we find a lot of levity from just goofing around together.”

As for the game itself, the Knicks staged a dramatic comeback against the Heat. After trailing by 19 points and overcoming an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter, Jalen Brunson led the team with a game-high 31 points, securing a 116-114 victory.

The Knicks are set to host the Heat for the third and final matchup of the regular season on March 17, aiming to continue their winning streak after this latest triumphant game.