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Knicks Clinch First Finals Since 1999, Jenner-Chalamet Kiss Celebrated

5/26/2026

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Summary

Knicks Advance

New York Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 on May 25 2026, reaching their first Finals since 1999.
Kylie Jenner wore a Knicks shirt with $7,300 Chanel bag and $63,000 Hermès Birkin; Timothée Chalamet wore a Knicks jacket and gray tee.
He kissed Jenner, said “We’re going to the finals!” and filmed the moment on an iPhone and a 35 mm camera.
Cleveland officials moved courtside tickets behind a Cavs fan barrier, prompting boos.

Summary

Knicks Reach Finals

The New York Knicks will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, a tougher test after an 11-game streak.
Cleveland Mayor Zohran Mamdani joked that the city’s effort to keep Knicks fans out failed, after Rapper Fat Joe and other high-profile fans were denied courtside seats.
Actor Timothée Chalamet celebrated on the court, hugging Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges and posing with Karl-Anthony Towns.

History

Historical Context

In 1989 FIBA voted to allow NBA professionals, ending the amateur-only era. The resulting 1992 Barcelona Dream Team, assembled by USA Basketball and featuring NBA stars, won gold by an average 44-point margin. That celebrity-driven spectacle set a precedent for today’s ticket-security battles in Cleveland as cities grapple with high-profile events.

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Knicks Advance

New York Knicks beat Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 on May 25 2026, reaching their first Finals since 1999.
Kylie Jenner wore a Knicks shirt with $7,300 Chanel bag and $63,000 Hermès Birkin; Timothée Chalamet wore a Knicks jacket and gray tee.
He kissed Jenner, said “We’re going to the finals!” and filmed the moment on an iPhone and a 35 mm camera.
Cleveland officials moved courtside tickets behind a Cavs fan barrier, prompting boos.

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