Ben Stiller reacted during the New York Knicks’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on social media.
The Hollywood actor is a well-known Knicks fan and frequently tweets while watching games.
Oklahoma City edged a 103–100 victory in a tightly contested matchup.
However, one moment involving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson sparked debate and drew a strong response from Stiller.
Ben Stiller says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets refereed unfairly
Stiller was tweeting throughout the game and reacted strongly to a key moment involving Gilgeous-Alexander and Brunson.
During one play, Gilgeous-Alexander drove toward the basket and collided with Brunson, but officials did not call a charge.
The decision quickly became a talking point among Knicks fans watching the game.
Stiller shared his frustration after seeing a replay of the play. “This is abhorrent,” he wrote.
He followed that up with another message suggesting Gilgeous-Alexander may receive favourable officiating. “The SGA whistle is a thing.”
The comment quickly circulated among NBA fans online as the debate around the officiating decision continued.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren lead Thunder past Knicks
Despite the controversy, the Thunder secured a 103–100 win in a close game.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26 points, while Chet Holmgren led Oklahoma City with 28 points on the night.
The Knicks struggled to find their usual offensive rhythm, with Jalen Brunson scoring 16 points in a quieter performance.
New York were also playing on the second night of a back-to-back, which added another challenge against one of the Western Conference’s top teams.
The narrow defeat ensured the refereeing decision involving Gilgeous-Alexander became one of the biggest talking points following the game.
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