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NBA fans think Taylor Swift 'knew the script' after bizarre celebration at Knicks Finals game
Asiya A.
Basketball fans were convinced Taylor Swift "knew the script" after a video showed her celebrating while the New York Knicks were still trailing behind in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The 36-year-old singer was among a host of celebrities packed into Madison Square Garden on Wednesday (June 10) as the Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs.
At one stage, there seemed to be very little for Knicks fans to be excited about as the Spurs dominated the opening half and took a 76-49 lead into the break.
Spurs' advantage later stretched to 29 points, putting the Knicks on the brink of defeat.
But surprisingly, the Knicks managed to pull off a record-breaking comeback by scoring 26 points in the third quarter before scoring another 32 points in the final period, leading to a dramatic 107-106 victory.
The win means that the Knicks lead the series 3-1 and are just one victory away from their first NBA championship since 1973.
NBA fans think Swift 'knew the script'
Before the comeback was complete, a clip of the 36-year-old 'Karma' singer enjoying herself courtside began making the rounds on X.
The footage shows Swift performing a brief dance alongside Alana and Este Haim before taking her seat.
The moment quickly sparked jokes from fans convinced the Grammy-winning star somehow knew what was about to happen.
"Most obvious script I've ever seen," one user wrote. Another quipped: "You gotta give credit where credit is due... she believed when no one else did. She knew the script."
But not everyone agreed with the conspiracy theories. "She has a winner mentality. Yall not familiar apparently," a third person argued.
A fourth fan added: "That was wild! I want Taylor at every Knicks game going forward."
Star-studded night courtside
Swift was joined by actress Mariska Hargitay and longtime friends Alana and Este from the band Haim.
The 'Love Story' singer and Hargitay both donned blue shirts emblazoned with the phrase "Stevie Knicks" in orange lettering. Meanwhile, Alana sported a shirt reading "Knickelback," while Este wore one featuring the phrase "Knicole Kidman."
Other celebrities in attendance included Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee, Adam Sandler, and Michael J. Fox.
Another Taylor Swift moment goes viral
Swift's appearance generated headlines for more than just her courtside celebration.
During an off-air conversation, members of the Knicks radio team were discussing whether the singer had arrived at the arena.
After broadcasters attempted to confirm the sighting, someone asked: "Is that Taylor Swift down there?"
Once it was confirmed that she was in attendance, Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt appeared unimpressed. "She's not a Knicks fan, get out of here, girl," she said.
The comment quickly spread across social media and sparked backlash from Swift's fanbase.
"Being on air or not, you're still working, this is your job. inform yourself first or just shut up. the level of unprofessionalism is insane, studying to make this your job, and being known for one night only for a mean comment is pretty embarrassing," one fan wrote.
Another added: "Casual misogyny from other women in the big 2026. I thought it was understood women can like sports by now…"
A third fan noted that Swift's support for the Knicks is nothing new, as she's attended several games at Madison Square Garden over the years.
