Knicks: Stars Crowded at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 vs. The Heat

(Photo : Elsa / Staff) NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Kiyan Anthony, Carmelo Anthony, Aaron Rodgers and Sauce Gardner attend game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on May 02, 2023 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 111-105.

The New York Knicks have made it to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2013, and their success has brought a lot of attention from celebrities and fans alike.

The seats for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat were in high demand due to the city's long wait for a postseason run by the Knicks.

Many famous faces were spotted at the game. Director Spike Lee, a loyal Knicks fan for years, was among the celebrities in attendance.

NFL star Aaron Rodgers, who was recently traded to the New York Jets, made an appearance and endeared himself to the city even more.

Other personalities in attendance were Carmelo Anthony, Roger Federer, Jessica Alba, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, CC Sabathia, Amar'e Stoudemire, Sauce Gardner, Robert Saleh, Jerry Ferrara, and more.

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Knicks Didn't Disappoint the Fans

The Knicks didn't disappoint their fans, as they managed to win the game 111-105. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points to lead the Knicks to victory, while Julius Randle returned from an ankle injury to contribute 25 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. RJ Barrett also played well, scoring 24 points, with 16 of them coming in the first quarter.

The Miami Heat were without their leading scorer, Jimmy Butler, who sat out the game due to an ankle injury. The Heat's Caleb Martin stepped up with 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Knicks' strong performance.

The series is now tied at one game apiece, with Game 3 set for Saturday afternoon. The Heat will hope to have Butler back in the lineup as they try to regain the lead in the series, while the Knicks will look to build on their success and keep their playoff run going.

Overall, it's an exciting time for Knicks fans, who finally see their team making a strong playoff run after several years of disappointment.

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