Selena Gomez Watches Knicks-Pacers Game During Beyoncé Concert Amid Fan Backlash

Selena Gomez sparked a social media backlash after sharing an Instagram story showing her watching the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference Finals game on her phone during Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour at MetLife Stadium. Attending the concert in a private suite, Gomez posted a photo of the game playing on her phone with Beyoncé performing in the background, captioning it "Still got my eye on the game." While some fans criticized her for seemingly prioritizing the basketball game over the live concert, labeling it disrespectful to Beyoncé, others defended Gomez, noting the significance of the playoff game and that many attendees also followed the game on their devices. Gomez, a known Knicks fan, has frequently attended their games and closely follows the team, which is in the midst of a deep playoff run. The Knicks currently trail 3-1 in the series and face elimination soon, adding context to Gomez's divided attention. Gomez has not publicly responded to the mixed reactions, but her longstanding fandom and the high stakes of the game help explain her actions during the concert.