T.J. McConnell Taunts Celebrity Row After 3-Pointer in Game 5

New York, NY – T.J. McConnell took the spotlight at Madison Square Garden during Game 5 between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks on Thursday night. With 3:14 left in the first quarter, the Pacers point guard sank a three-pointer that narrowed the Knicks’ lead to 25-18.

As he jogged back on defense, McConnell looked towards the celebrity-filled front row and flexed, a moment captured in a photograph shared on the Pacers’ X account. The image vividly displayed the reactions of several stars, including Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh, Timothée Chalamet with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and actor Ben Stiller.

Stiller appeared to give McConnell a fierce stare, while Teller showed a mix of frustration and resignation. Chalamet seemed unaware of the drama, and Jenner looked surprised as McConnell celebrated his shot.

Despite the excitement of McConnell’s three-pointer, the Knicks kept a firm grip on the game. Celebrities such as Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan were present in their regular courtside seats, with TV icons Gayle King and Michael Strahan also in attendance.

The game attracted other notable fans, including “Law & Order: SVU” stars Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish, singer Shaboozey, and “Sopranos” actor Michael Imperioli. This gathering of stars was in stark contrast to a claim made on a morning sports talk show that the Knicks perform better on the road due to discomfort playing in front of celebrity fans.