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The New York Knicks are good again which is bad news for fans trying to attend a playoff game at MSG. On Wednesday night, the Knicks defeated the Celtics after Boston completely collapsed in the second half of the game.
The Knicks will play the Celtics at home on Saturday in an afternoon game, which has already garnered complaints from fans and Charles Barkley.
“Now why you playin that game at 3:30? That should be a Saturday night in New Yawk City. It’d be on fiya!” said Barkley.
Charles Barkley calls out the Saturday 3:30 p.m. ET start time for Celtics-Knicks Game 3. #NBA #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/OhZs25CF1F
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 8, 2025
Despite the early start time, MSG should be rocking.
According to Tick Pick, the average get-in price to game 3 of Celtics-Knicks is $734.
“Game 3 is the most expensive Knicks home game on record.”
“$479: Cheapest ticket before the series started.”
“$734: Cheaest ticket after Knicks go up 2-0 in series.”
Tick Pick goes on to report that the most expensive courtside seat is selling for $50,000.
Looking for a pair of court side tickets this Saturday?
There is a pair for $109,082…
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— Kyle Zorn (@Kyle_Zorn) May 8, 2025