Overview
- The New York Knicks, up 2–0 after two road wins in San Antonio, play Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night with the arena reported as sold out.
- Resale prices for seats have climbed into the thousands of dollars, with many tickets above $7,000 and some private boxes listed near $50,000.
- President Donald Trump and a slate of celebrities including Spike Lee, Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet are reported to be in attendance, a presence that prompted stepped-up security and stricter entry rules for fans.
- Authorities canceled several outdoor watch parties and tightened screening around MSG after a separate late‑night stabbing near Penn Station, and the Knicks asked ticketholders to arrive early and avoid carrying bags.
- Madison Square Garden is hosting NBA Finals games for the first time in 27 years, an occasion that has filled the city with public viewing screens and celebrations as New Yorkers weigh the chance to end a 53‑year title drought.