The tension of a playoff atmosphere can make even the smallest moments feel monumental—but sometimes, it’s the silly stuff that steals the show. During Game 2 of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks series, a classic Madison Square Garden moment had fans roaring with laughter.

With 7:54 left in the third quarter and the Sixers clinging to a 74-71 lead, the game came to an unexpected halt. The basketball had wedged itself into the framing beneath the shot clock, refusing to drop. Enter Andre Drummond, the Sixers’ 6-foot-11 center, armed with a floor mop. Despite his best efforts, he couldn’t free the stubborn ball—much to the crowd’s amusement.

That’s when Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns, standing at a towering 7 feet, stepped in. Taking the mop from Drummond, Towns made a single, swift move and dislodged the ball on his first try. The Garden erupted in cheers, with fans loving the lighthearted heroics from the NBA All-Star. Even actor Timothée Chalamet, spotted courtside, was seen getting fired up over the rescue.

It was a brief, welcome break from the intensity of playoff basketball. The 76ers, playing without superstar Joel Embiid, managed to hold a 90-89 lead heading into the fourth quarter. But for a moment, the score didn’t matter—KAT had saved the day, and the Garden loved every second of it.