Amar’e Stoudemire couldn’t put out the Heat …. so he punched a fire extinguisher instead!!

Last night, the New York Knicks basketball star severely cut his left hand after he had a temper tantrum following the team’s loss to the Miami Heat 104-94 in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.

According to several media outlets, Amare punched a fire extinguisher case on his way to the locker room, and had to be treated by the paramedics. Witnesses to the incident reported that there was “a lot of blood.”

Stoudemire left the America Airlines Arena with his arm in a sling and his hand bandaged. At this time, his status for Game 3 is unknown.

Amare tweeted about the incident later on last night and apologized to his teammates and fans:

“I am so mad at myself right now, I want to apologize to the fans and my team, not proud of my actions, headed home for a new start. We all have done thing out of anger that we regret. That makes us human. Bad timing on my part. Sorry guys. This to shall pass.”

We all do things in the HEAT of the moment … just gotta be a little more careful next time, son!

Beyonce and Jay-Z left Baby Blue Ivy at home with a sitter so that they could enjoy some quality time together Sunday afternoon (Apr 15) at the New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat game at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The superstar couple — who just celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on April 4th — looked as in love as ever, and even color coordinated their outfits, with Beyonce’s Christian Louboutin heels matching Jay-Z’s mango Nike LeBron 9s, and Jay-Z’s animal print ring (pictured below) matching Beyonce’s pants.

In some of the photos, Beyonce can be seen playfully tickling her hubby’s chin and gently caressing his face. And one particular photo shows the pair throwing back a beer as they watched the Heat defeat the home team, 93 to 85.

More photos of the happy couple at the Knicks vs. Heat game are below!

Ciara was spotted hanging out with a friend at the New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors basketball game Tuesday night (Mar 20) at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The R&B/Pop singer, showing off her new blonde highlights and wearing a pair of Giuseppe Hidden Wedge Sneakers (according to Necole Bitchie), was all smiles and looked to be enjoying herself as she and her friend, who was wearing a pair of red-bottom Christian Louboutin platform heels, watched the Knicks defeat the Raptors 106 to 87.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z are back! The new parents were spotted laughing it up court-side as the New York Knicks took on the New Jersey Nets Monday night (Feb 20) at Madison Square Garden.

This is the first time we’ve seen Hip-Hop’s royal couple out in public together since the birth of their nearly 2-month-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

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The 2011-12 NBA season officially kicked off on Christmas Day (Sun. Dec 25) with a number of basketball games, including the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, which was attended by R&B singer Alicia Keys, her producer/rapper husband Swizz Beatz and their 14-month-old son Egypt.

Other celebs spotted at the Celtics/Knicks game were Spike Lee, Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan.

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Carmelo Anthony now plays for the New York Knicks!

After months and months of talk, speculation and wonder, Anthony, along with some of his other teammates including Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman, was officially traded to the Knicks in a huge “blockbuster” deal closed late last night (Mon. Feb 21).

The Denver Nuggets (Melo’s former team) will get Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, Wilson Chandler, New York’s 2014 first-round draft pick, Golden State’s 2012 second-round draft pick, Golden State’s 2012 and 2013 second-round pick along with a cool $3 million dollars in cash money.

“I’m glad its over,” Nuggets coach George Karl said. “I’m glad it’s an opportunity to reinvent. I think everybody handled it as classy as you could handle it. There’s some sadness to it, there always will be.”

Denver chose Anthony with the third overall pick back in the 2003 NBA draft. During his first seven seasons with the Nuggets, the 26-year-old NBA star has averaged 24.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game over his first seven seasons. He has also led the Nuggets to two division titles and to the playoffs every season since his rookie year.

Looks like Amare Stoudemire has some company now! Do you think Chis Paul is going to join the pack next so that the Knicks can create a “Big 3″ to rival LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami?

Your thoughts?

Now, we know that it is illegal to bribe players in college basketball, but obviously the NBA is a totally different ball game. According to Scores, New York’s premiere strip club, if NBA superstar Lebron James moves to the New York Knicks after this season ends, he will receive:

1. A free lifetime of lap dances
2. A “LeBron James Day” when all the strippers will wear his jersey
3. And free food for life at the strip club’s very own steakhouse

Well if Lebron makes that move to the Knicks, we know EXACTLY where he will be partying after every game!!

PLAXICO BURRESS MAY CUT HIMSELF FROM THE NEW YORK GIANTS » due to the recent self-inflicted injury that recently occurred over the weekend. After shooting himself Saturday he turned himself in for not having proper weapon possession papers. Not only is he facing years in prison, he also might be facing the fact that he’ll no longer be a player on the Giants. This has not been the only offense Burress has committed during his time with the Giants. The NFL policy on gun possession includes:

“And if you violate a public law covering weapons, for example possession of an unlicensed firearm, you are not only subject to discipline, including suspension from playing, but also subject to criminal prosecution.”

This may be the end for Burress but he has not been convicted of any charges as of yet. His career may be battered but could also still be intact. Only time will tell…

LOS ANGELES LAKERS HAVE BEEN ON A WINNING SPREE » and is showing no sign of slowing down. Kobe Bryant has also been considered a ‘team player’ and even sat out for a full 4th quarter during the last recent games. Despite the lucky tip-in basket made by the Indiana Pacers allowing them to win by 1 point (118-117) yesterday against the Indiana Pacers. That currently leave the winning statistics at wins to losses by the Lakers (14 – 2). I think I smell a shiny new championship ringing calling Kobe’s name for a rematch versus last year’s season.

STEPHON MARBURY’S DISPUTE WITH THE NEW YORK KNICKS  » is still an remaining and almost closing issue in the franchise about Marbury’s salary. After he was suspending for supposedly refusing to play Saturday because of the dispute of his 20.1 million dollar contract with the Knicks, which costed him an extra $400,000. Marbury denied that he had refused to play but it still cost him a large sum of cash. Team president, Donnie Walsh, had a comment on the recent benching:

“After meeting with Stephon and his representative this afternoon, we have directed Stephon not to participate in practice or attend games until further notice.” Said Walsh.

It’s time for Marbury to get it together, it’s not worth it.