Taylor Swift Attends Knicks' Nail-Biting NBA Finals Win at Potential Wedding Venue

The New York Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history on June 10, winning 107-106 over the San Antonio Spurs on an OG Anunoby tip-in with 1.2 seconds left. The Knicks trailed by 29 points — 81-52 — in the third quarter before storming back at Madison Square Garden to take a 3-1 series lead, according to CBS News.
Taylor Swift watched the entire comeback from courtside, wearing a blue "Stevie Knicks" t-shirt. Her presence added an extra layer of buzz: MSG has been reported as the venue for her upcoming wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce, planned for July 3, according to TMZ.
No team had ever overcome more than 24 points in an NBA Finals game. The Knicks shattered that record on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 36 points to lead the rally, telling reporters the team "just kept fighting," according to Field Level Media. OG Anunoby added 33 points and sealed the win with a tip-in as the final seconds expired.
San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds but shot just 3-for-14 in the second half. A critical flagrant foul by Wembanyama helped spark the Knicks' run, according to SNY. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said afterward, "We got on our heels — we missed some shots." The Knicks now need just one more win to claim their first title since 1973.
Swift attended with musicians Este and Alana Haim, who wore pun-based shirts reading "Knickole Kidman" and "Knickelback." The trio's courtside seats drew as much camera attention as the game itself. Sports fans online debated whether Swift was "making the game about her," per Sports Illustrated, which also noted the fan-driven "Tayvoodoo" belief — the idea that Swift's presence brings luck to her favorite teams.
Swift has a long history at MSG, performing there eight times starting with her Fearless tour in 2009, according to AP News. She has not publicly commented on the wedding rumors. Travis Kelce was not at Game 4.
TMZ and Page Six both reported that Swift and Kelce booked MSG for a wedding event on July 3, dropping "millions" to secure the venue. Kelce proposed in August 2025, with the engagement confirmed on social media with the caption "Your English teacher and gym teacher are getting married," according to CBS Sports.
Analysts note MSG is a logical choice for a high-profile ceremony. The arena has no exterior windows and extensive underground parking, offering what TMZ called "unparalleled privacy." The expected guest list runs between 1,100 and 1,200 people. Some skeptics, however, suggest the MSG story is a decoy — and that the real ceremony may happen in Rhode Island or Nashville, according to Journal-News.
New York has not won an NBA title since 1973. A Game 5 win in San Antonio on June 13 would end that drought. The Knicks' deep playoff run, combined with Swift's frequent courtside appearances, has boosted MSG's public profile and fueled New York tourism, according to TMZ. Game 5 tips off Saturday in San Antonio.
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