Ben Stiller Suffers Unfortunate Mic Mishap on Live TV Before Game 4 of NBA Finals
Ben Stiller was given a faulty microphone by ESPN's Inside the NBA crew for his interview before Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
The Zoolander and There's Something About Mary star is among the A-list celebrities in attendance for Game 4 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.
Stiller sat down with the Inside the NBA team for a brief conversation before Game 4. Unfortunately, Stiller just so happened to receive a malfunctioning and muted microphone, prompting Draymond Green to hand his over:
Ben Stiller gets a muted mic to begin his 'Inside the NBA' appearance on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ACDI32Udpg
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After winning the first two games in San Antonio, the Knicks fell 115-111 on Monday night, the first NBA Finals game at MSG since 1999. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists, with Stephon Castle contributing 23 points, five rebounds and as many assists.
Knicks Are Two Wins Away From Ending Two Painful New York Sports Droughts
With a victory on Wednesday, the Knicks would move to within a game of their first NBA championship since 1973. This would end the fifth-longest active NBA championship drought; the Sacramento Kings have the longest at 75 years and counting.
Among the "Big Four" professional sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL), a New York-based team hasn't won a championship since the New York Giants captured Super Bowl 46 in the 2011 season.
Few New York teams have been as close as this year's Knicks, but we'll see if they can get the job done.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 11, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM.