Nina Dobrev poses in just a Knicks shirt and sleep mask after watching historic game at Madison Square Garden
New York, NY — Actress Nina Dobrev was courtside at Madison Square Garden Thursday evening, joining a circle of fellow celebrities to take in the New York Knicks' historic win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 37-year-old star posted an Instagram reel from the game the same day, offering fans a glimpse of the celebration and the lighthearted moment she shared with friends in the stands.
The short video shows Dober posing in front of a mirror wearing a white Knicks-branded shirt that fell just past her hips, paired with a black sleep mask and no lower garments. She appeared alongside other notable faces, including Keke Palmer and Penn Badgley, all gathered to enjoy the action. In the caption, she wrote, “I FEEL LIKE I GOT ELECTROCUTED!! STILL BUZZING from that HISTORIC GAME!!! 🏀💙🧡 #GOKNICKSGO,” a phrase that quickly drew dozens of reactions from followers.
One comment read, “You’re our favorite knicks’ fan 🫶,” while another simply noted, “The most beautiful woman!!!!”
Dobrev has long been recognized for making bold style statements, both on and off the red carpet. Weeks prior to the game, she stepped out in New York City in a striking ensemble featuring a mesh torso and circular red fabric accents over the chest, matched with a floor-length black skirt, a coordinating red handbag, and black stiletto heels. Earlier this year, she shared bikini photos from a lakeside getaway following her breakup with Olympic snowboarder Shaun White, whom she had dated for nearly five years.
The couple’s relationship made headlines in 2024 when they got engaged. In a 2024 interview with Vogue, Dobrev recalled the moment she said yes, explaining she had initially believed she was heading to a private CFDA/Vogue dinner with Anna Wintour at the Golden Swan restaurant in New York City. “Shaun made the invite look so legitimate,” she said. “I was in a panic that Anna’s waiting for me.” She went on to describe the surprise once the reality set in: “I went into shock and just froze and stared at him.”
Sources close to the pair described their subsequent split in September 2025 as mutual, emphasizing that the decision was reached with respect for one another. Since then, Dobrev has continued to balance her personal journey with her public profile, often sharing moments that reflect both her fashion sensibility and her enthusiasm for New York’s sports culture.
Her latest social media post adds another chapter to that mix, showing that whether she’s cheering from the Garden or stepping out on city streets, Dobrev knows how to keep both the crowd and the internet engaged.
