OG Anunoby enjoys ‘Anne Hathaway effect’ in Knicks Game 6 win over Hawks

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As The Devil Wears Prada 2 debuted on Thursday, Anne Hathaway made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon the night before, and her passion for basketball quickly became part of the conversation.

The actress spoke openly about her support for the New York Knicks. That enthusiasm included a specific mention of one of the team’s key players, OG Anunoby.

Less than 24 hours later, that moment took on added significance. The 28-year-old forward delivered a standout performance that quickly caught attention across the league.

Anne Hathaway mention precedes OG Anunoby’s dominant Game 6 display

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During her appearance on the show, Hathaway highlighted her connection to the Knicks while discussing her fandom.

“I’m very chill, I’m very loving and calm, but I’m also the type of fan who considered wearing an OG’s jersey out here today,” she told Fallon.

That remark quickly gained traction among supporters, and Anunoby responded to the mention with one of his most impressive displays for the franchise.

He scored 26 points in the first half alone, setting the tone early.

The Knicks surged to an 83-36 lead by halftime, effectively deciding the contest and securing their place in the conference semifinals.

Fans react to ‘Anne Hathaway effect’ after Anunoby’s outstanding performance

Supporters were quick to poke fun at a potential connection between the évents during the game.

On X, one fan wrote: “No wonder [why] he’s cooking right now.”

Others added: “Yeah he definitely saw this” and “Thank you, Anne Hathaway, for summoning something.”