A courtside appearance by power couple Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and Pacers at Madison Square Garden generated buzz, but it was TNT analyst Charles Barkley’s reaction that really caught attention. T
The NBA legend showed plenty of love for the actor but seemingly gave Jenner the cold shoulder.
Despite French-American actor Timothée Chalamet also showing support for the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the playoffs, he and his girlfriend, super influencer Kylie Jenner, have become familiar faces at the New York Knicks’ playoff games. In this crucial Game 5, with the Knicks trailing the Indiana Pacers 3-1, cameras captured the couple courtside, even sharing a moment of public display of affection.
Charles Barkley, the TNT analyst and former NBA star, was seen warmly greeting Chalamet with a hug while completely appearing to ignore Kylie Jenner standing right beside him. This rather blatant non-acknowledgment quickly became a talking point online.
Knicks Force a Game 6
On the court, the New York Knicks managed to stave off elimination, forcing a Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers. Displaying resilience in a must-win situation, the Knicks secured a decisive 111-94 victory in Game 5, holding off the Pacers, who have shown their own ability to come back in this playoff run. Game 6 is now scheduled for Saturday in Indiana.
This Game 5 loss marked the Indiana Pacers’ first defeat in a Game 5 scenario this postseason, after they had previously closed out both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in similar situations. The Knicks’ victory was largely propelled by another stellar performance from Jalen Brunson, who scored 32 points with efficient shooting, continuing his outstanding playoff performance.
Jalen Brunson’s consistent high-level scoring has placed him in elite company this postseason, as he joined LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and potential NBA Finals opponent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the only players to record at least 10 games with 30 points and five assists in a single playoff run. Whether Barkley’s Jenner snub was intentional or not, the Knicks’ victory ensured the drama of this series would continue.
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