The Knicks weren’t the only ones taking a loss Saturday night.

Just moments after the New York Knicks were eliminated in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals by the Indiana Pacers, actor Timothée Chalamet reportedly stormed out of the team’s hotel—without Kylie Jenner. Multiple witnesses claim he left the arena and their downtown Indianapolis suite in a fury, leaving Jenner behind in what some are now calling “the most awkward celebrity walkout of the year.”

The celebrity couple, who had been courtside for the game and were visibly emotional throughout the second half, had arrived in matching orange and blue outfits, signaling full support for the Knicks. But by the time the Pacers’ final buzzer sounded, it was clear the evening had taken a sharp turn—from team spirit to tabloid-worthy tension.

But what happened inside that hotel room? And why are fans blaming Kylie Jenner?

From Passionate Fans to Post-Game Fallout

Chalamet, a known Knicks loyalist, has attended several games this season, but never in such a public, paparazzi-ready way as when he brought Kylie Jenner along. The pair were filmed laughing, cuddling, and even making TikToks referencing their “lucky charms” routine before Game 5—one of which went viral after the Knicks’ win.

But after the Game 6 loss in Indiana, it seems that lighthearted energy vanished. According to one source close to the couple, “Timothée was furious. Not at the team, not even at the score—but at the attention. He felt like the whole relationship had become a PR circus. And what happened on TikTok just made it worse.”

The TikTok in question? Jenner had posted a now-deleted clip jokingly implying that her ‘special pre-game rituals’ with Chalamet were boosting the Knicks’ performance. While fans initially ate it up, things soured after Game 6, with Knicks fans flooding the comments section with accusations that Jenner had “jinxed” the team.

“She made it about them,” wrote one Knicks fan on X (formerly Twitter). “Chalamet let her turn the playoffs into a brand moment. You don’t mock the streak.”

Did the Knicks’ Loss Trigger Something Deeper?

While some believe Chalamet’s exit was about more than basketball, insiders are divided.

“He felt like he was being used,” said a source allegedly from the actor’s team. “He’s a serious guy. All the cameras, the fashion moments, the jokes about sex and basketball—it felt staged. He didn’t sign up for this brand spectacle.”

Another insider close to Jenner disputes that narrative. “Kylie was devastated,” they said. “She flew out for him, supported his team, played along with the jokes. She thought they were having fun. She didn’t expect to be blamed for a basketball team losing.”

To make matters worse, paparazzi photos reportedly show Chalamet leaving the couple’s hotel alone, carrying a single duffle bag, and getting into a black SUV. Jenner was spotted two hours later, still in her Knicks jacket, looking downcast as she exited through a different entrance. Neither has publicly commented.

Internet Explodes Over “The Curse of Kylie”

The hashtag #KnicksCurse began trending Sunday morning, with many fans drawing parallels between Jenner’s past relationships and the downfalls of those she dated. Some even resurfaced conspiracy theories of the so-called “Kardashian-Jenner Sports Curse”—a tabloid myth suggesting the famous sisters bring bad luck to athletes and teams.

Others, however, rushed to Jenner’s defense, accusing the backlash of being sexist and absurd. “She made a joke, the team lost, and now she’s being vilified?” one user wrote. “If anyone should be upset, it’s Kylie—she got dumped in Indiana.”

Yet the most ominous commentary came from an anonymous NBA staffer who told a local reporter: “There’s more to this. I don’t think it’s about basketball at all. I think that breakup was brewing long before Game 6.”

What Happens Now?

Neither Chalamet nor Jenner has issued a statement, and fans are left wondering: Was this just a heat-of-the-moment reaction? A celebrity version of a bad night? Or a full-on breakup triggered by more than just a bad game?

With the Knicks’ season over and the couple’s status uncertain, one thing’s for sure: Kylie Jenner might have left Indiana with more than just heartbreak—she may have left with a scarlet letter assigned by sports fans, and possibly a very public breakup with one of Hollywood’s most private stars.

Stay tuned. This one’s not over.