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[Jolly Sports News] Madison Square Garden erupted on Thursday night after a New York Knicks fan nailed a halfcourt shot to win a brand-new 2025 Kia Telluride X-Line.
The Knicks were trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves 81-78 heading into the fourth quarter when the in-arena staff selected a fan named Castello for a shooting contest.
Castello breezed through the earlier rounds, earning a single halfcourt attempt for the grand prize—and he made it count.
After launching the shot, Castello immediately dropped to all fours in disbelief as the ball swished through the net. He stayed on the ground in pure elation before being mobbed by arena staff.
Once he got to his feet, Castello was even greeted with a hug from legendary Knicks fan Ben Stiller, who was sitting courtside.
While the Knicks ultimately fell apart in a 116-99 loss to Minnesota, the moment gave fans a thrilling highlight. Regardless of how New York’s season unfolds, Castello’s unforgettable night proves that sometimes, being a fan pays off in a big way.
