Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 as ticket prices soar for next games

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Knicks lead NBA Finals 2-0 as ticket prices soar for next games
Summary

The New York Knicks hold a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals after a narrow 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs. This win sets the stage for Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden, where minimum ticket prices have reached over $24,500 for the two contests. Fans have expressed shock and outrage over the high costs, which some say makes attending games unaffordable for many. As the series moves to New York, the Knicks are in a favorable position to potentially sweep the Spurs, adding pressure to the upcoming games.

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By the Numbers
  • Knicks lead the series 2-0 against Spurs
  • Ticket prices for Games 3 and 4 exceed $24,500
  • Fans criticize the steep costs on social media
  • Games scheduled for Monday and Wednesday at Madison Square Garden
  • Knicks aim to close out the series at home
Latest Updates
  • 2:20 AMYahoo SportsWho bought the most expensive seats in NBA Finals history as two tickets for Game 3 sold for $1m
  • 3:34 PMYahoo SportsGame 3 ticket prices shatter more records as Knicks fans now forced to pay up to $100k
  • 1:28 PMYahoo SportsNBA World Rocked by Knicks’ $24,500 Minimum Ticket Prices For Games 3, 4 Amid Sweep Possibility
What they're saying
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Knicks fans are facing eye-watering prices for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, with one StubHub listing approaching $96,000 before Madison Square Garden even hosts its first game of the series. New York’s dramatic 105-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 has only fueled the frenzy, with the Knicks now just two wins away from their first championship since 1973.

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Now that the first two games of the 2026 NBA Finals are officially in the books, fans can turn their full attention to the next two outings, which will take place at Madison Square Garden. As the Knicks wrapped up their dramatic 105-104 victory on Friday to take a 2-0 series lead, reports emerged about the ticket prices for Games 3 and 4.

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Two seats for New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Game 3 have pushed NBA Finals ticket madness into record territory at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks’ first home Finals game in 27 years was already one of the most expensive nights in basketball history.

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