Actor and Knicks fan Jerry O’Connell had the last laugh over Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy when the Knicks pulled off the 108-105 comeback overtime win over the Celtics on Monday.
Portnoy trashed the Knicks during the game, writing on X that they don’t belong in the same gym with” the Celtics as Boston’s lead ballooned to as high as 20 points.
But the post did not age well – even ending up the X account “Freezing Cold takes” – and O’Connell had the chance to rub Porntoy’s nose in it. The two were together for Barstool’s Bet Gala event in Scottsdale, Ariz. — Barstool’s version of the Met Gala that was happening simultaneously in New York City.
The Barstool founder posted a video of the end of the game where he was being tormented by the “Jerry Maguire” actor and wouldn’t even look up from his phone as the actor hugged him.
3 Jerry O’Connell goes to hug Dave Portnoy after the Knicks shocked the Celtics. DavePortnoy/X
O’Connell could be heard telling Portnoy, “Give me a hug,” and telling him, “Thank you for all you do.”
“What a day! Bing bong!” O’Connell screamed in Portnoy’s direction.
However, the loss doesn’t seem to have changed the sports personality’s opinion about the series, with Portnoy posting on X, “Gentleman’s Sweep. #celticsin5.”
He also uttered the same thing at the end of the video.
The win should put some doubt in the defending champs’ heads with the Knicks now having the home-court advantage.
3 Knicks celebrate win over the Celtics on May 5, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
The Knicks are now a +270 underdog to shock their rivals in the best-of-seven, whereas they were around +550 before the series began.
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau impressed a desire not for the players to let the victory go to their heads.
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3 Jerry O’Connell hugs Dave Portnoy. Dave Portnoy/X
“The important thing for us to understand what it is,” Thibodeau said. “It’s one win and then understand that we have to reset and get ready for Game 2.”
Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday at TD Garden.
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