Ben Stiller explained his decision to attend the Met Gala rather than attend the Knicks’ Game 1 win against the 76ers, the report says.
The report says Stiller discussed that choice during a conversation with Pat McAfee. According to the report, the exchange focused on why he chose the Met Gala over attending the Knicks’ playoff opener in person.
The story appears as part of a roundup of sports items on the site, with Stiller’s explanation presented alongside other coverage. The report notes the basic facts of the decision and the interview but does not detail additional commentary or context beyond the conversation with McAfee.
Per the report, Stiller’s remarks were framed as an explanation for his absence at the game rather than as commentary on the Knicks’ performance. The account emphasizes the decision itself and the interview as the central elements of the piece.
The report does not outline further follow-up or indicate any subsequent appearances related to the matter. The conversation with McAfee is presented as the primary source for Stiller’s explanation, per the report.