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NextImg:Pacers’ T.J. McConnell taunts Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Ben Stiller in surreal moment

T.J. McConnell gave the star-studded celebrity row at Madison Square Garden a little taunting after hitting a 3 in the first half of Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers on Thursday night. 

The Pacers point guard knocked down a 3-pointer with 3:14 left in the first quarter to cut the Knicks’ lead to 25-18, and on his way back up the court to play defense, he flexed on the celebrity supporters, which was captured by a photographer and posted to social media by the team’s X account. 

The hilarious photo shows McConnell gesturing toward the stunned row, which included Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh, Timothée Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and Ben Stiller. 

The image shows the reaction of the crew with varying degrees of emotions. 

T.J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers shooting the ball during Game 5 on May 29, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images

Stiller, who is off on the edge of the frame on the right, appeared to be staring McConnell down as Teller seemed to be making a face of frustration mixed with some resignation. 

Chalamet didn’t seem to notice, and Jenner looked almost surprised as McConnell celebrated in their direction. 

While the trey felt like a big one, the Knicks maintained control throughout much of Thursday’s Game 5 at MSG. 

T.J. McConnell #9 jump for a rebound during the first quarter.
T.J. McConnell jumps for a rebound during the first quarter of Game 5. Jason Szenes / New York Post

The building was packed with stars, aside from the ones McConnell appeared to gesture to. 

Celebrity fans Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan occupied their usual courtside seats, while TV personalities Gayle King and Michael Strahan also sat front row. 

“Law & Order: SVU” stars Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish made the trip to the Garden for the game, as did singer Shaboozey, “Sopranos” star Michael Imperioli and “Euphoria” star Maude Apatow. 

Thursday’s game did appear to disprove WFAN host Boomer Esiason’s presumption, which he made on his morning sports talk show, that the team played better on the road because they “hate” playing in front of the celebs at MSG.