Sydney Sweeney stuns in custom Jalen Brunson shirt at NBA Finals Game 5

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The New York Knicks entered Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals with an opportunity to accomplish something generations of fans had been waiting to see. One more victory would deliver the franchise’s first NBA championship in 56 years. The anticipation surrounding the game was already enormous, but things became even more interesting earlier in the day when reports surfaced that the San Antonio Spurs had taken steps to limit Knicks fans from purchasing tickets. Despite those efforts, New York supporters still made their presence felt inside Frost Bank Center. Among them was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

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Sydney Sweeney Shows Her Knicks Pride​

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Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Actress Sydney Sweeney is seen in the second half during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Actress Sydney Sweeney made the trip to San Antonio to support the Knicks in what turned out to be the biggest game of the season. Sweeney immediately caught the attention of fans and cameras alike when she arrived wearing a custom Jalen Brunson shirt. The appearance quickly generated buzz across social media, with many fans praising both her support of the team and her game-day style.

The “Euphoria” star has become one of the most recognizable celebrities in the world, and her Game 5 appearance only added to the electric atmosphere surrounding the championship-clinching opportunity.

Knicks Complete Another Incredible Comeback​

As memorable as Sweeney’s appearance was, the action on the court ultimately stole the show. For the second consecutive game, the Knicks found themselves facing a sizable deficit. And for the second consecutive game, they refused to quit.

New York battled back throughout the second half, slowly chipping away at San Antonio’s lead before ultimately completing another stunning comeback victory. The win secured the 2026 NBA Championship and ended a title drought that had lasted more than half a century.

A Good Luck Charm?​

Knicks fans may jokingly point to Sweeney as a good luck charm. After all, she showed up wearing Brunson gear, watched New York erase another large deficit, and witnessed the franchise capture its first championship in 56 years. Whether coincidence or not, it was certainly a night neither Sweeney nor Knicks fans will ever forget.


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