The NBA postseason has no shortage of high-pressure situations, but one member of the New York Knicks found a way to blow off some steam during a playoff game.
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Josh Hart, power forward for the Knicks, made his way down the court on Monday night. He saw comedian/TV host Jimmy Fallon sitting courtside, so he walked over and untied Fallon's shoe.
This process took a brief second, and it caught his target by surprise. Once Hart walked away, Fallon had to bend over and re-tie his left shoe while the commentary team had some fun recapping the moment.
Josh Hart, the jokester 😂 pic.twitter.com/2Qn3o0eG78
— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2026
The moment of levity did not keep the Knicks from achieving the goal. The team defeated the 76ers 137-98 to take a 1-0 lead in the playoff series. Hart, in particular, accounted for eight points, eight rebounds, and six assists.
This playoff series will continue on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET. The Knicks will host this game against the 76ers while trying to build up a 2-0 lead. The series will then move to Philadelphia for the third game on Friday and the fourth game on Sunday.
Fallon sitting courtside at a Knicks game is nothing out of the ordinary. The longtime comedian is a diehard fan of the NBA team, and he has regularly attended games in both the regular season and the playoffs while wearing the appropriate color of shirt. This includes an appearance during the series between the Hawks and the Knicks.
Several other high-profile celebrities attended the blowout win over the 76ers on Monday night. They showed their love for the team by skipping the Met Gala to head to Madison Square Garden.
The list of celebrities in attendance included folk singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, actor Timothée Chalamet, comedian Tracy Morgan, Shaboozey, Francisco Lindor, John Franco, Action Bronson, Edie Falco, Steve Schirripa, Susie Essman, Chris Meloni, and Jadakiss.
