NY Knicks fans blame pre-game host's ‘Harry Potter’ outfit for blowout vs Celtics: ‘Met Gala on?’

NBA Countdown host Malika Andrews' outfit went viral on social media on Saturday.

Published on: May 11, 2025, 02:24:20 IST

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NBA Countdown host Malika Andrews' outfit went viral on social media on Saturday. Several fans compared her to ‘Harry Potter’, saying she might have a ‘wand hidden somewhere’. In the pre-game show, she and other analysts discussed the New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Conference Finals game.

Malika Andrews' costume went viral ahead of Knicks vs Celtics (X)

Reacting to Andrews' outfit, one social media user wrote: “Knicks are losing bc of Malika Andrews outfit on NBA countdown I said it.”

“Malika Andrews dressed in her Hogwarts Halloween outfit,” another fan added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Why Malika Andrews dressed like she’s a student at Hogwarts,” a third one tweeted.

The sports host's outfit was mocked as the Knicks faced a first-half blowout against the Celtics at Madison Square Garden. The home team leads Boston 2-0.

For Game 3, the Celtics stuck with Al Horford as their starting center, even though Kristaps Porzingis is available to play. Porzingis has been fighting an illness and was limited in the Boston's two losses to the New York Knicks in Boston. He didn't play after the second half of Game 1, then went just 14 minutes off the bench in Game 2.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said before the game that Porzingis, who began his career with the Knicks, would give it a go Saturday and see how he felt.

Porzingis missed eight games in the second half of the season with an illness that began as an upper respiratory infection that worsened. It's unclear if his struggles in this series are related.

Horford also has struggled in the series, shooting 4 for 17 overall and making just 1 of his 10 3-pointers.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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