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New York Knicks’ Finals Return Sends Ticket Costs to Record Levels. Ticket prices for the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden have surged above $4,000, reflecting intense demand for the New York Knicks' first Finals appearance in 27 years. According to ticket-tracking firm TicketData, prices for Games 3 and 4 in New York have risen sharply in recent days as available resale inventory remains extremely limited. The cheapest tickets for a Finals game at MSG were approaching $3,800 on Monday, while seats for a potential Game 6 in New York were above $5,300. By contrast, ticket prices for games in San Antonio have fallen significantly since the Spurs secured their place in the championship series. Analysts say fewer Knicks fans are expected to travel to Texas than initially anticipated because of the high cost of flights and accommodation. The scarcity of tickets has also been linked to the Knicks' efforts to prioritize genuine fans over professional resellers, reducing the number of seats available on the secondary market. If current prices hold, attending an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden could cost more than a ticket to either of the past two Super Bowls.
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