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El Pasoans Eye NBA Finals as Ticket Prices Skyrocket in New York

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As the NBA Finals approach, ticket prices for games at Madison Square Garden have reached astonishing heights, with the cheapest seats selling for nearly $4,000. This surge in prices is attributed to the Knicks' long-awaited return to the Finals, making it a highly coveted event for fans. Comparatively, attending games in San Antonio is significantly cheaper, with tickets for the first two games priced around $750 and $1,100 respectively. Many Knicks fans from New York and New Jersey are opting to travel to Texas for a more affordable experience, highlighting the economic divide in ticket accessibility. The Knicks have not made tickets available to the general public, further inflating secondary market prices.

Key Details: • Cheapest tickets at Madison Square Garden are nearly $4,000. • Tickets for Game 1 and Game 2 in San Antonio are priced at approximately $750 and $1,100. • About 20% of Game 1 ticket purchases are from New York zip codes. • Knicks last reached the Finals in 1999 and have not won since 1973.

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