A high-profile crowd of entertainment A-listers and corporate executives traveled to San Antonio on Thursday to witness Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
The influx of notable personalities filled the courtside seats for one of the most anticipated basketball matchups in recent years.
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High ticket prices in New York prompted several fans to make the trip to Texas.
Purchasing a plane ticket combined with San Antonio courtside seating proved more cost-effective than buying equivalent seats at Madison Square Garden.
Prominent New York supporters dominated the celebrity presence at the arena.
Filmmaker Spike Lee, comedian Tracy Morgan, and actors Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller were among the notable figures cheering for the visiting team.
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The audience also featured model Anne V. from the television show The Face.
Corporate Leaders and League Officials Attend
Corporate leaders from major entertainment and sports media industries attended the championship opener alongside league officials.
The executive contingent included Disney CEO Bob Iger, Disney Entertainment Chairman Josh D'Amaro, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
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The visiting spectators witnessed a competitive matchup as the New York Knicks engineered a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 105-95.
