Trending Now - Spike Lee Celebrates Knicks' Game Wins Alongside Fans

WHO:

ABC News - Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, Mikal Bridges, Joel Embiid, Marc Jackson

AP News - Lenny Rakhmanov, 250 medical workers, 250 local educators, 500 mothers and children

WHAT:

ABC News - Spike Lee attended a playoff game with a basketball-themed bag and took his front row seat for Game 3 between the Knicks and the 76ers.

AP News - The Knicks won Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers with a score of 108-94.

AP News - The Knicks lead the series 3-0 and can advance to the conference finals by winning Game 4.

AP News - 250 medical workers and 250 local educators were selected to attend Game 3.

AP News - The 76ers plan to host 500 mothers and children for Game 4.

WHERE:

ABC News - Madison Square Garden, Philadelphia

AP News - Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia

WHEN:

ABC News - Spike Lee attended Game 3 on a Friday night.

ABC News - Spike Lee reminisced about attending Game 7 of the Knicks' 1970 NBA championship on May 8, 1970.

AP News - Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday.

WHY:

AP News - The Sixers attempted to restrict ticket sales to local fans to prevent Knicks fans from attending the game.

HOW:

AP News - Lenny Rakhmanov circumvented the geographical ticket restrictions by having a friend in Philadelphia purchase tickets for him.

(UPDATED May 9, 2026 17:14 UTC)

Spike Lee was spotted at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, where the Knicks triumphed over the 76ers with a score of 108 to 94, putting them ahead in the series 3-0. The game, held at Madison Square Garden, also saw 250 medical workers and local educators in attendance, while the 76ers are preparing to host 500 mothers and children for Game 4 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. In a twist, Lenny Rakhmanov managed to bypass ticket restrictions aimed at limiting sales to local fans by having a friend in Philadelphia buy his tickets.