Michael J Fox chills with Bill Murray front-row at Knicks game despite health battle

Michael J. Fox and Bill Murray shared courtside laughs at the Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.

23:01 ET, Fri, May 23, 2025 | UPDATED: 18:19 ET, Sat, May 24, 2025

Michael J. Fox and Bill Murray caught court-side action at the Knicks-Pacer game.

Michael J. Fox and Bill Murray caught court-side action at the Knicks-Pacer game. (Image: Getty)

Michael J. Fox and Bill Murray were spotted enjoying the courtside spotlight Friday night at Madison Square Garden, taking in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.

The longtime friends shared laughs and lively conversation from front-row seats, drawing plenty of fan attention as the Knicks looked to even the series after a crushing overtime loss in Game 1.

Fox, wearing a black leather jacket and blue shirt, looked relaxed beside Murray, who sported a patterned jacket and his signature flat cap.

Their appearance added a dose of Hollywood charm to an already star-studded night at the Garden.

Also in attendance were comedians Tracy Morgan and Jim Gaffigan, actress Susie Essman, and music power couple Ciara and Russell Wilson, who showed up in matching denim fits.

Michael J. Fox wore a stylish leather jacket at the game.

Michael J. Fox wore a stylish leather jacket at the game. (Image: Getty)

Giants head coach Brian Daboll joined them to cheer on the hometown squad.

Adding to the night's buzz, rapper Busta Rhymes dropped a surprise new track titled New York Knicks Anthem from his courtside seat, rallying fans with a booming declaration.

“I’m for my New York Knicks. Gotta rep the city for my New York Knicks.”

Knicks legends were also in the house, including Walt Clyde Frazier Jr., Bernard King, Tim Thomas, Wilson Chandler, and Hubert Davis, all lending their support to a franchise looking to reclaim past glory.

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Murray, sported a patterned jacket and his signature flat cap.

Murray, sported a patterned jacket and his signature flat cap. (Image: Getty)

Though the Knicks entered the night trailing in the series, the electric energy inside Madison Square Garden made it clear: win or lose, the city — and its stars — still believe.

For Fox and Murray, it wasn’t just a game, it was a courtside celebration of friendship, hoops, and New York pride.