One of New York’s emerging sports stars was taking in a different playoff atmosphere on Saturday.
Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler was among the stars and celebrities to watch the Knicks defeat the Hawks, 113-102, in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden.
Schlittler, whose Yankees won in a rout over the Royals earlier on Saturday in The Bronx, was shown on the Garden scoreboard during the first half to a loud ovation.
The second-year starter had his own playoff moment last year, when he pitched an eight-inning gem against the rival Red Sox to clinch a wild-card series win.
Actor Ben Stiller on celebrity row during the first quarter on April 18, 2026. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
The Knicks will look to have that sort of luck in their series against the No. 6 seed Hawks.
There were plenty of the usual suspects at the game, including actor and director Ben Stiller, who was sitting courtside along celebrity row.
Tennis legend and noted Knicks fan John McEnroe also took in the action. Model Jordyn Woods was also spotted entering the Manhattan building before the playoff action got underway.
Stephon Marbury and Walt Clyde Frazier. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Patrick Ewing sits on celebrity row. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
John McEnroe attends a game between the Knicks and Hawks during Round One Game 1 of their first-round
series on April 18, 2026 at Madison Square Garden. NBAE via Getty ImagesPlenty of stars of the Knicks past were on hand, including Patrick Ewing, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Latrell Sprewell and Stephon Marbury.
The Knicks are looking for some playoff revenge against the Hawks after losing to Atlanta in the first round in 2021.
Trae Young became a Knicks villain that series, but luckily for New York, he was traded to the Wizards in the middle of the season.
