In typical Madison Square Garden fashion, some of the world’s biggest stars and celebrities were spotted on the sidelines on Saturday afternoon.
Celebs were rooting on the orange-and-blue during their 123-112 comeback win against the Pistons during Game 1 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
Of course, Knicks super fan Spike Lee was seen donning team apparel courtside during Saturday’s match.
Spike Lee sits on celebrity row during the second quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Music artist Ciara along with her son Future Zahir Wilburn and husband, Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, on celebrity row during the fourth quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Giants quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara along with Matthew Modine sit on celebrity row during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Russell Wilson, who inked a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with the Giants in March, was seen alongside his wife Ciara.
The couple was sitting next to “Full Metal Jacket” actor Matthew Modine.
New York-based rappers Action Bronson and Jadakiss were also sitting courtside, with the former wearing a Patrick Ewing jersey in support of the home team.
Rappers Action Bronson and Jadakiss sit on celebrity row during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
New York Knicks greats Bernard King, John Starks, Larry Johnson and Latrell Sprewell sit on celebrity row during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Former Knicks greats Bernard King, John Starks, Larry Johnson and Latrell Sprewell were cheering on the current stars.
Comedian Tracy Morgan was seen in a Karl-Anthony Towns jersey alongside actor Ben Stiller.
The Knicks ended up outscoring the Pistons by 19 points in the fourth quarter, with Jalen Brunson scoring a game-high 34 points.
Comedian Tracy Morgan (M) reacts on celebrity row along side tennis great John McEnroe (L), music artist Sting (R), and Ben Stiller during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Game 2 is slated for Monday night back at MSG.
