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Wanna go to game 3 of Knicks vs. Celtics at Madison Square Garden?! You better have DEEEEEP pockets ... 'cause ticket prices are soaring!

Tix would've been crazy expensive even if the Knickerbockers were down 0-2, but with Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony-Towns, and the rest of the squad shocking the Celtics with two comeback wins in the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs, demand is through the roof!

TMZ Sports spoke with several ticket resellers, including Vivid Seats, who told us they've seen a 56% spike in asking price for Game 3, with sellers seeking $1,530, on average, for a single seat ... up from $982 before Game 2.

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey pulled out all the stops to celebrate their impending arrival -- hosting an extravagant baby shower over the weekend ... which also appeared to serve as a make-up session between the model and her sisters.

The married couple hosted the big bash on the grounds of the Castle Hill Inn in Rhode Island on May 4 ... which had Parisian theming present throughout -- even down to the food and beverages offered to the guests.

The color scheme for the shindig was green -- the McCaffreys purposely didn't want to pick pink or blue because they're waiting to know the child's gender until after it is born, Culpo told Vogue.

Ja Morant might've fallen short in his quest to secure an NBA Championship ring, but he's still winnin' in the jewelry game ... after the Grizzlies star copped an awesome, iced-out pendant of his logo -- and TMZ Sports has the details!

The NBA star recently took a trip to the famed Ice Box jewelry store after the Thunder swept the Grizzlies in the NBA Playoffs.

Morant -- who suffered an injury during the playoff series -- wanted to turn his frown upside down ... and he did it by gifting himself some new jewels, including an iced-out pendant of his logo.

Paul Pierce really IS the "Truth" -- 'cause the Celtics legend kept his word and started an eight-hour trek to the Fox lot after guaranteeing his old team would beat the Knicks on Wednesday ... and he's documenting the whole journey.

Pierce talked a big game prior to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals ... saying if the Cs didn't even things up at 1-1, he'd use his legs as transportation to get to work the next day.

"If the Celtics lose Game two at home, I'm walking here tomorrow," Pierce said on "Speak."

"Fifteen miles! I'm walking here! In my robe, no shoes on, barefoot, if the Celtics lose tonight."

Cleveland Browns star David Njoku is clearly ready for the NFL season ... 'cause the Pro Bowl tight end put his incredible figure on full display during a visit to the beach in Miami!!

The 28-year-old ditched his shirt and rocked a pair of short black bottoms for the occasion ... and based on footage of his visit, he was in great spirits as he had his feet in the sand.

Njoku is apparently taking in as much free time as he can before preparations for the upcoming season ramp up in a few weeks ... as OTAs kick off later this month.

Drake's label says there's a giant hole in the lawsuit he's filed over Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" ... and they're basically saying Drizzy should've paid closer attention to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

As expected, Universal Music Group filed a motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit, and in the docs they point out Drake, or his lawyers, made a major misstep when they amended their lawsuit following Kendrick's performance at Super Bowl LIX.

UMG says Drake's lawsuit isn't really about K Dot calling him a "certified pedophile" ... because he didn't even include those words during the performance. Now, the reality is the Superdome crowd did the damage itself, chanting the lyrics ... but that's not on Kendrick.

The Celtics vs. Knicks action wasn't just limited to inside TD Garden on Wednesday night ... some of their fans got into a wild brawl outside the venue as well -- and a good portion of the scrap was captured on video.

Check it out ... just after New York stunned Boston with another come-from-behind road win, several people clad in blue and orange mixed it up with some C's backers.

A man in a Paul Pierce jersey appeared to get the better of one Knicks fan -- bloodying him with a flurry of punches. Nearby, a Jalen Brunson supporter clearly had his hands full with his rival too.

Romeo Beckham looked tense while watching a soccer match in Paris Wednesday night amid the boiling family drama back at home involving his relationship with his girlfriend.

While it was likely no joy watching his team, Arsenal, lose to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinal ... we can't help but think Romeo might have had a bit more on his mind considering his romance with Kim Turnbull has thrown a red card between him and his big bro Brooklyn.

TMZ broke the story ... the pair are not on speaking terms because Brooklyn does not approve of Kim dating Romeo.

Jon Jones is at the top of everyone's list of 100 dudes who could join forces to take down a gorilla ... so what's his take on the whole debate??

Pray for the gorilla.

TMZ Sports caught up with the UFC superstar at LAX this week ... and we had to ask with so many social media users throwing his name around, how does he feel he'd fare against a silverback??

Olivia Culpo is ringin' in another year around the sun, so what better excuse to launch her hottest shots for lucky #33?!

Since being crowned Miss Universe in 2012, Culpo's stunning looks continue to captivate the limelight over a decade later.

There's not one bikini that doesn't do this beauty queen justice ... Check out this frilly 2-piece she wore like a glove while vacaying ...

Culpo announced her pregnancy in March and rocked this red-hot 'suit as she's expecting her first baby with hot hubby and NFL running back Christian McCaffrey.

We'll let our too hot too handle gallery do the rest of the talkin' ... Check it out!

Before this talented kid in his striped green jersey turned into a studly soccer player for Portugal and Saudi Arabia, he was just dribbling down the field, scorin' big time and setting his sights on becoming a Real Madrid player.

On the field, he's known for his goal-scoring -- he holds the record for most goals scored in men's international soccer, and there's no doubt he could probably clear jump over your head.

Off the field, he's a doting father to his five adorable children, and he definitely lucked out with his ball and chain, Georgina!

Brooklyn Beckham's family is just the "nicest" despite claims that David and Victoria are actually "toxic" ... this according to one of Brooklyn's former love interests.

Reality television star Lexi Wood -- who was linked to Beckham back in 2018 when she was just 20 years old -- opened up about her relationship with the fam during an appearance on "The Viall Files" podcast Wednesday.

Wood says that -- because she was so young -- she and Brooklyn didn't spend a ton of time with the family unit ... but, she adds, they're just the "nicest."

Former U.S. Olympian Ivan Lee was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to two misdemeanor sex offenses stemming from his time as head coach of the Long Island University fencing team.

Lee was arrested in 2024 on forcible touching, sexual abuse and harassment charges ... after a female fencer he was coaching at the time filed criminal complaints against him.

According to USA Today, the forcible touching charge was vacated by the Kings County Criminal Court after Lee participated in a court-ordered treatment program.

Brooks Nader looks totally unbothered by her split with Gleb Savchenko -- soaking up the Miami sun and living her best life on a chill day off.

The Sports Illustrated stunner turned heads Wednesday in a teeny yellow bikini that showed off her killer bod and matched her golden glow -- which she was clearly out there topping up.

Brooks was impossible to miss -- rocking shades and a cowboy hat as she lounged with a friend, casually munching on some mozzarella sticks.

Bert Kreischer isn't just a GOAT drinker, he can also hold his alcohol, too ... 'cause he beat NFL players in a stein holding challenge!!

The party boy/comedian put his talents on full display with three pro football linemen -- former 49ers player Jon "Plump Caramel" Feliciano and current Buccaneers standouts Tristan Wirfs and Cody Mauch -- as they all took a full container of liquid and tried to hold it the longest.

Bert's podcast co-host and fellow funny guy Tom Segura also took part in the competition ... but unfortunately for him, he was the first to tap out.

Pirates fan Kavan Markwood is opening up on the terrifying PNC Park fall that left him hospitalized with serious injuries ... saying he has a long road to recovery, but is grateful to those who have financially supported him over the past week.

The 20-year-old former college athlete told TribLive he has not watched the footage of his 21-foot plummet from the Clemente Wall after celebrating an Andrew McCutchen hit on April 30 ... but all things considered, he's doing "all right."

"I can't really sleep. I have a lot of back pain," he said according to the outlet ... adding he is expecting to be able to return home in a week.