Celebrity row was legendary at the Garden during Game 6 of the Knicks-Celtics Eastern Conference semifinals series on Friday, with the Knicks having a star-studded party for the 119-81 win that launched them into the Eastern Conference Finals.
Knicks superfans Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan sat courtside, in addition to the likes of Lenny Kravitz and Jason Sudeikis.
The worlds of rap and New York sports were well represented with rappers Busta Rhymes, Action Bronson, Bad Bunny, Remy Ma and Fat Joe along with Giants quarterback Russell Wilson.
Bad Bunny and Timothee Chalamet embrace during Knicks’ victory. Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Actor Timothee Chalamet reacts off celebrity row in front of Bad Bunny during the second quarter. Jason Szenes / New York PostNew power couple Ice Spice and Sauce Gardner, the Jets star cornerback, took in the festivities, as did comedian Pete Davidson and girlfriend Elsie Hewitt.
Celebrity row is the hottest seat in town, especially during the NBA playoffs — and tickets aren’t available for purchase because it’s invite only.
“It’s the biggest names in the front row,” an insider familiar with obtaining celebrity row seats for their clients told The Post.
“B-list tends to be harder,” the source said.
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Rappers Remy Ma, Fat Joe, comedian Jon Stewart, Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan, New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, and Action Bronson on celebrity row. Jason Szenes / New York PostCardi B and Stefon Diggs attended Game 4 at MSG, where they appeared to hard launch their relationship with some PDA in their courtside seats.
Chalamet and his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, and her sister, supermodel Kendall Jenner, were also there.
Lenny Kravitz claps during the first half of Game 6. AP
Lenny Kravitz, center, and Tracy Morgan, left, watch during the first half of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. AP
Spike Lee is pictured with Stephen A. Smith on May 16. Imagn ImagesFormer Knicks PR chief and media consultant Joe Favorito told The Post if you don’t bleed blue and orange, you’re not getting onto celebrity row — no matter how famous you are.
Spike Lee celebrates with Ben Stiller. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post“In Boston, Dana White was sitting with a Celtics jersey — you wouldn’t see him in Celebrity Row,” Favorito said. “You can be sitting other places if you’re rooting for the opposing team, but it’s not like you’re going to get access if you’re not wearing orange and blue.”
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The Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, where they lost to the Indiana Pacers in six games.
With Boston officially baked, the Knicks will face Indiana in the conference finals.
Remy Ma and Fat Joe at the Knicks game. AP
Ice Spice, left, and New York Jets’ Sauce Gardner watch during the first half of Game 6 APThe Pacers won their semifinals series against the Cavaliers with a Game 5 victory to head back to the conference finals for the second consecutive year.
The Eastern Conference Finals begin on Wednesday, May 21.
