"One of the greatest nights of my life."
Broadway to the Garden
Mariska Hargitay made her Broadway debut on Wednesday, performing a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening show at 7 p.m. in "Every Brilliant Thing" at the Hudson Theater. The evening performance concluded at 8:27 p.m. ET.
With just three minutes to spare, Hargitay sprinted from the Hudson Theater (at 44th and 6th) to Madison Square Garden to catch the 8:30 p.m. Knicks game. She made the dash wearing Jalen Brunson Kobe 5 Protos shoes, a personal gift from the Knicks star.
Courtside with Swift
Upon arrival, Hargitay took her seat courtside, wearing a "Stevie Knicks" shirt — reportedly a gift from her seatmate, Taylor Swift, who wore matching attire.
Historic Finish
The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history, defeating the Spurs 107-106 on a one-handed tip-in by OG Anunoby.
After the buzzer, Hargitay ran onto the court to hug the players, joining in the celebration.
The Night in Her Words
Hargitay described the experience as one of the greatest nights of her life, praising the team's comeback and expressing her deep love for the team and the city.