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Some New York Knicks' players went from courtside glory to curbside rejection ... getting turned away from one of the hottest Met Gala after-after parties in NYC ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell TMZ ... several Knicks stars tried to hit up Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's ultra-exclusive bash at Zero Bond late Monday night -- just hours after their Game 1 playoff win -- but couldn't get past the door.

In case you didn't know ... the Knicks didn't just win .... they obliterated Philly 137-98 and made history in the process as the first NBA team ever to win three consecutive playoff games by 25 points or more.

Paul Pierce's baby mama Princess Santiago isn't hiding out after the former NBA All-Star's bombshell admission ... and she's got the child right by her side.

Santiago was spotted out in Beverly Hills on Tuesday for the first time since Pierce admitted to being the father. She was seen grabbing a bite at an outdoor restaurant ... calmly cradling her 2-month-old son King Rafael Santiago Pierce as the custody battle with Pierce plays out behind the scenes.

The vibe was low-key and all about mom duty. In the pics, she keeps things intimate, holding the baby close and even leaning in for a sweet kiss ... clearly locked in on her newborn despite the headlines swirling around her.

New York Knicks fans acted like they've never experienced a playoff win on Monday ... and their celebration got so rowdy, ex-NBA star J.R. Smith went crashing to the ground amid all the chaos.

The scene broke out as spectators exited Madison Square Garden following the 137-98 victory ... and among the happy folks was the former Knick.

Naturally, the crowd was happy to see the beloved baller ... and it started off on a good note ... with Smith puffing on something in his mouth and celebrating with his hands in the air.

Timothée Chalamet is trading the Met Gala for The Mecca of Basketball.

The A-Lister is sitting courtside at an important playoff game for his favorite NBA team instead of accompanying his "partner of three years" Kylie Jenner to the biggest night in fashion.

Timmy is a huge New York Knicks fan ... and he's front and center at halfcourt watching the home team play the visiting Philadelphia 76ers in the first game of their playoff series.

Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini are a modern-day Jack and Rose love story ... at least they were during ESPN's "Inside the NBA" on Sunday -- when the two were trolled with an edited pic of them doing the iconic "Titanic" pose.

The funny moment went down as the desk reacted to the Boston Celtics getting eliminated in the first round of the playoffs at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers ... when producers put some players and local legends on a boat for their "gone fishing" bit.

But it wasn't just Mark Wahlberg, Bill Simmons, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck getting thrown into it ... check out the front of the boat -- it's none other than the Patriots coach and NFL insider pulling a Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

The New York Knicks have a real shot at winning it all this season -- even though the Oklahoma City Thunder still exists -- so says Richard Jefferson, who tells TMZ Sports all the pieces are in place ... they just can't shoot themselves in the foot.

We caught up with the NBA analyst fresh off calling the Knickerbockers' BTA performance on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of the first round on Thursday ... and he actually said the losing team shouldn't be embarrassed by the 140-89 result -- it was just the Knicks' night.

With that dominant outing in mind, does he feel like Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson and the rest of the gang can really make some noise ... or will they come up short yet again??

Prosecutors in D4vd's murder case reveal a shocking timeline, President Trump battles James Comey over the definition of '86' ... plus, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gets pulled over and Sydney Sweeney's in love! So, we gotta ask ...

Nikola Jokic isn't sugar coating their season-ending loss Thursday night, flat out saying he believes everyone on the team would be lookin' for a new job if they were in his home country of Serbia.

Of course, the Nuggets lost game 6 to the Minnesota Timberwolves -- a must-win for Denver -- dropping the curtain on the 2026 campaign.

The 3x NBA MVP was great as usual, filling up the stat sheet, scoring 28 points, and dishing out 10 assists, but it wasn't enough.

After the game, Jokic kept it real when asked how close he believes the team is to winning another 'chip.

As if having a front-row seat to his beloved Hawks' ugly loss wasn't enough, Boosie Badazz got rocked on Thursday, too ... when Knicks star Jalen Brunson crashed right into him!!

The moment went down in the second quarter when New York was up 83-34 on Atlanta. That is not a typo.

Despite the commanding lead, Brunson still went all-out when trying to keep a loose ball in play ... and his momentum took him right into Boosie's seat.

Larsa Pippen is back on the market ... she and Jeff Coby have split ... TMZ has learned.

Sources close to the former couple tell TMZ ... the breakup actually went down about a month ago, with our sources saying the relationship had run its course and just wasn’t progressing.

We’re also told there’s no lingering connection ... the two aren’t talking or in touch, and for now, Larsa is single.

LeBron James absolutely unloaded on Rockets' big man, Alperen Sengun, for complaining about a foul during Game 5 on Wednesday ... saying he has no right arguing the call 'cause he's a "soft ass tall guy."

The wild moment went down as LBJ stood at the free throw line with less than six minutes left in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss ... when Sengun appeared to disagree with the officiating.

The King wasn't having any of it ... saying what's best for him is to sit that one out.

Mike Brown's seat on the New York Knicks' bench is anything but hot, despite whatcha might be reading online -- so says former star John Starks, who tells TMZ Sports the coach is SAFE -- no matter what happens in the playoffs.

We caught up with the former All-Star out in NYC ahead of the Knicks' Game 5 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday ... and asked about reports Brown could be coaching for his job this postseason run.

"No, no, there's nothing there," Starks said. "I know people are looking for something there. But there's nothing there."

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet took their love courtside Tuesday night at the New York Knicks' playoff game against the Atlanta Hawks -- and they were seated alongside several of their Hollywood peers!

Check it out -- the makeup mogul and the actor cheered on the Knicks as they took on the Falcons for their biggest game of the season so far. He rocked an all-black ensemble completed with a slouchy jacket, while Kylie looked like a pop star in a white cropped tank and bedazzled white bootcut jeans.

You can see the pair was super into the game, reacting to all the big moments with their celeb friends. They sat with Ben Stiller and former "30 Rock" costars Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan.

NBA star Tristan Thompson is making moves to have his disabled brother, Amari Thompson, placed under his conservatorship ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Tristan -- who previously had Amari under a guardianship -- said he wants a conservator appointed to be in control of his young bro's records, to give medical consent, and make educational decisions.

Tristan also wants to control Amari's social and sexual contacts.

The Orlando Magic are feeling pretty good with a 3-1 lead on the Detroit Pistons in the NBA playoffs ... or maybe it's the drugs they're seemingly pretending to sniff that's got 'em riding high.

Prior to Monday's big Game 4 victory over the top seed in the Eastern Conference, Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze got each other hyped up with a unique routine.

While waiting in the Kia Center tunnels, they started it off with some standard hand slaps and a shivering gesture ... then Bitadze put his hand out for Penda to chop up an imaginary substance before taking a sniff.

It's an early curtain call for Megan Thee Stallion on Broadway ... she's dipping out a couple weeks early ... announcing the change in plans on the heels of her split with NBA baller Klay Thompson.

The singer has a role in "Moulin Rouge!" and she was set to end her Broadway gig May 17 ... but now she says this Friday will be her last performance.

In a social media post Monday, Megan says ... "It’s been such an honor to be part of thee Moulin Rouge family and I’ve met so many amazing people in this theater! Y’all work so hard and I have so much respect for the dedication, the stamina, the work ethic, the time and the effort y’all put into the work! I’m so grateful for the cast and crew that made this experience so meaningful. And to all the Hotties that showed up or planned to attend, thank you for supporting me during this incredible journey! I LOVE YALL🥹 See you soon 💙."