The buzz around Madison Square Garden was palpable as the New York Knicks took on the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated NBA showdown. But it wasn’t just the hardwood action that had fans and paparazzi abuzz.

The Knicks will be without two key players due to injuries on Tuesday, amid strong Giannis trade chatter ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

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The buzz around Madison Square Garden was palpable as the New York Knicks took on the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated NBA showdown. But it wasn’t just the hardwood action that had fans and paparazzi abuzz.

The Knicks being the Knicks are Knicking, of course, going from losing 9-of-11 to winning five consecutive games. Coming up next? The Lake Show at MSG on Sunday evening. Here’s what your current (and maybe future) superheroes had to say after yesterday’s trouncing of the PDX.

Comedian Druski was seen on the sidelines smiling on an alleged date with adult film legend Sky Bri during the Lakers-Knicks game.

Sunday's game between the Lakers and Knicks at Madison Square Garden is one of the most, if not the most, anticipated games in the NBA this season.

New York's big man is one of three players who have been listed as out for the NBA Cup rematch on New Year's Eve. Robinson joins Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) and Landry Shamet (shoulder) as those unavailable for the game.

New York Knicks backup guard Jordan Clarkson is struggling this season. It may be due to inconsistent playing time or his game declining due to age. And maybe he’s a bit struggling because of Mike Brown’s offensive schemes.