Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter pose for a picture (L); OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks in action against Philadelphia 76ers during their Game 1 playoffs.
Knicks Players Denied Entry at Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Intentionally Intimate' Met Gala Afterparty
New York Knicks players might have won their Game 1 playoffs, but they reportedly could not enter a certain after-party in the city.
According to TMZ, after their Game 1 victory, some Knicks players wanted to celebrate in style, hoping to maintain the high spirits going off the court.
However, despite their star status and recent success, the players were stopped at the door and denied entry at Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter's ultra-exclusive Monday night bash.
Why Were the New York Knicks Players Denied Entry?
Sabrina Carpenter enters a Met Gala after-party hosted by herself and Madonna.
TMZ reported that Madonna and Carpenter hosted a high-profile Met Gala afterparty at the Zero Bond club in New York City on Monday, May 4.
Since the party took place shortly after the Knicks secured a Game 1 playoff win, several Knicks players tried attending the party to celebrate their win.
The event was held on the club’s main fifth floor and had a “strict guest list” limited to around 200 people.
However, according to reports, the venue could actually hold nearly twice that number, which subtly revealed that the smaller list was created deliberately to keep the party “intentionally intimate.”
Therefore, it wasn't just the Knicks players who were denied entry. Reports suggest that “plenty of known faces got turned away” as well.
Meanwhile, although the identities of the athletes who were denied entry were not revealed, names of many well-known celebrities who attended the party were noted.
The ones who were present at the party include Katy Perry, Margot Robbie, Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Serena Williams, Baz Luhrmann, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos.
New York Knicks Defeat Philadelphia 76ers
New York Knicks players celebrate their Game 1 victory.
Meanwhile, spectators got to witness a historic win for the Knicks as they defeated Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jalen Brunson delivered a dominant performance, as helped the Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98.
Brunson scored 35 points, with 27 coming in the first half, setting the tone early.
The Knicks continued their strong playoff run, becoming the first team in NBA history to win three straight postseason games by at least 25 points.
Later, OG Anunoby added 18 points through efficient shooting.
In addition, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each scored 17, with Towns further adding six rebounds and six assists in just 20 minutes.
Ater falling behind 2-1 against Atlanta earlier, the Knicks have now won four straight games in dominant fashion.
Game 2 will take place on Wednesday, May 6, before the series moves to Philadelphia.