Timothée Chalamet attends Game 1 of the New York Knicks’ playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden rather than appearing at the Met Gala in New York, according to multiple outlets. The reports describe a close overlap between the Met Gala and the Knicks’ playoff schedule, prompting Chalamet’s choice to prioritize the basketball game. One account notes that the Met Gala is taking place while Chalamet is courtside at Madison Square Garden. Another outlet frames the decision in the context of Knicks’ celebrity fandom, pointing to regular attendees on the arena’s “celebrity row.” The New York Post highlights that Chalamet and filmmaker Spike Lee, another Knicks superfan often associated with the same area, attended the playoff game during the Met Gala, contrasting with the expectation that celebrities might attend the fashion event. The Independent also references prior criticism aimed at Spike Lee for choosing the Met Gala over a key Knicks playoff game the previous year. Overall, the coverage centers on Chalamet’s presence at the playoff game during the time the Met Gala is held.