Zohran Mamdani shares cost of his NBA Finals Game 3 ticket amid high prices
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Zohran Mamdani revealed he bought a ticket for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden for nearly $1,000. The New York Knicks lead 2-0 over the San Antonio Spurs, seeking their first title since 1973. The market for tickets has skyrocketed, with resale prices reaching up to $8,446. Many fans express frustration over the high costs, which have shut out average spectators. Mamdani, attending the game, joins notable attendees including Donald Trump, heightening the event's profile with increased security measures.
- •Knicks lead 2-0 in the NBA Finals against Spurs.
- •Mamdani's ticket cost significantly less than market prices.
- •Resale tickets range from $4,741 to over $8,446.
- •Trump's attendance at the game increases security and celebrity presence.
- •High ticket prices frustrate many long-time Knicks fans.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Zohran Mamdani takes in Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game, sticks with nosebleed seats
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Zohran Mamdani reveals cost of his NBA Finals Game 3 ticket at MSG amid sky-high prices
"Zohran Mamdani is heading to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but the price he paid tells a very different story from the wider Madison Square Garden market. The Knicks have returned home with a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs, just two wins from their first NBA title since 1973.
"Zohran Mamdani opted for nosebleed seats rather than a VIP spot for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:56 AMZohran Mamdani takes in Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game, sticks with nosebleed seats
Zohran Mamdani opted for nosebleed seats rather than a VIP spot for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:37 PMZohran Mamdani reveals cost of his NBA Finals Game 3 ticket at MSG amid sky-high prices
Zohran Mamdani is heading to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but the price he paid tells a very different story from the wider Madison Square Garden market. The Knicks have returned home with a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs, just two wins from their first NBA title since 1973.
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