The New York Knicks pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in NBA Finals history Wednesday night, erasing a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. And if you ask the Swifties, there’s only one explanation: Taylor Swift.
The pop superstar, seated courtside at Madison Square Garden alongside two members of the band Haim, was fully locked in. Dressed in custom blue Knicks shirts, the trio erupted as New York clawed back and ultimately stole the win, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. The victory puts the Knicks one game away from an NBA title, with Game 5 set for this weekend in San Antonio.
Unsurprisingly, Swift’s massive fanbase wasted no time giving her all the credit. On social media, the Taylor Swift effect became a trending topic among Knicks supporters and curious onlookers alike.
“This is solely thanks to taylor swift btw,” one fan tweeted, a post that racked up thousands of likes. Another wrote, “Taylor Swift effect in full force 😂 Knicks win 107-106 thanks to her cheering!” The sentiment was echoed by fans who admitted they never thought they’d care about basketball until Swift’s involvement.
“I was also googling the game just to see the scores and that is something I NEVER thought I’d do in my life. Tay really has taken me to places I wouldn’t go for money like why are we scoring over a hundred points in a game? This can’t be a real sport😭😭😭,” one fan posted.
Others leaned into the positivity: “Queen always brings good energy and good Karma!!” one Swiftie added, playing off Swift’s album title.
Swift’s presence at Game 4 was part of a star-studded crowd that included dozens of celebrities. The game also saw plenty of drama beyond the scoreboard, with controversial officiating drawing the ire of Knicks fans. But for the Swifties, the only controversy was whether she’d be back for Game 6—if the Spurs manage to extend the series.
Swift is unlikely to travel to San Antonio for Game 5, but her fans are already hoping she returns to MSG for a potential clincher. Given the Knicks' sudden surge with her in the building, don’t be surprised if the team’s front office starts saving her a permanent courtside seat.
Of course, not everyone is buying the Swiftie narrative. Knicks analyst Monica McNutt recently sparked a hot-mic moment by questioning whether Swift’s fandom was genuine. But for now, the Swifties have the last laugh—and the Knicks have a 3-1 lead.
