Taylor Swift brought star power to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night (June 10), joining two members of HAIM and actress Mariska Hargitay to witness the New York Knicks pull off a historic comeback in the NBA Finals.

While the pop icon appeared fully immersed in the high-stakes action, her presence didn’t go unnoticed by the broadcast booth. Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt sparked a viral moment when she openly questioned the singer’s sports allegiances, humorously remarking during the live broadcast, “She’s not a Knicks fan. Get out of here, girl.”

The comment quickly ignited a firestorm of support from the “Swiftie” community, who rushed to defend the superstar on social media. Addressing the backlash shortly after, McNutt took to Instagram to clarify her stance, admitting she was unaware of Swift’s history with the team.

“Swifties, I appreciate your passion,” McNutt stated. “I misspoke—I wasn’t aware of her connection to the organization. I’ve been around this team for five years and hadn’t spotted her in the stands recently. If I’m wrong, I’m wrong! She’s welcome in the orange and blue anytime.”

Adding to the charm of the night, Swift and her entourage leaned into the team spirit with custom shirts featuring playful puns like “Stevie Knicks,” “Knickleback,” and “Knickole Kidman.”

The night concluded on a high note as the Knicks secured a thrilling 107-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, marking the greatest comeback in Finals history. As the series shifts to San Antonio for Game Five this Saturday, the Knicks remain poised to chase their first championship title in over half a century.