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Sunday’s Knicks–Lakers at MSG Is Priciest Regular-Season NBA Ticket Since 2016

Demand is surging on resale sites as fans weigh the chance this could be LeBron James’s last game at the Garden.

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Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden.
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Feb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • TickPick reports an average resale purchase price of $912 for the game, the highest for a regular-season NBA matchup since Kobe Bryant’s 2016 finale, with Gametime citing a $900 average.
  • Resale get-in prices are around the mid-$400s, and consumer listings show primary-market seats starting near $480, with riser locations topping $1,048.
  • The game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and will air on NBC’s Basketball Night in America, featuring Caitlin Clark’s broadcast debut.
  • LeBron James, 41 and in his 23rd season, has said this “could be” his final season, and his contract uncertainty is fueling interest in what might be his final MSG appearance.
  • TickPick data indicates the matchup is roughly 20% costlier than this season’s next-most expensive game (Warriors at Lakers, $760), underscoring exceptional demand.