Madison Square Garden witnessed an unexpected interruption during the New York Knicks’ game against the Miami Heat on March 17, 2025, when comedian Tracy Morgan fell ill courtside.
Fans were left shocked as Morgan, a longtime Knicks supporter, suddenly vomited, prompting a brief halt in the game while staff rushed to assist him.
Shortly after the incident, Morgan was wheeled out of the arena and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Addressing concerned fans via social media from his hospital bed, the 30 Rock star reassured everyone with his signature humor, stating, “Thank you for all your concern! I’m doing OK now, and doctors say it was food poisoning. More importantly, the Knicks are now 1-0 when I throw up on the court—so maybe I’ll have to break it out again in the playoffs!”
Despite the unexpected pause, the game resumed, and the Knicks secured a dominant 116-95 victory. Morgan, known for his resilience, has faced significant health challenges in the past, including a kidney transplant in 2010 and surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2014.
Following the incident, fellow celebrities and fans flooded social media with well-wishes, while some debated the need for improved health protocols at major sporting events. Morgan, however, seems to be taking it all in stride—proving once again that nothing, not even food poisoning, can keep him away from his beloved Knicks.
