The New York Knicks are two wins away from ending their 53-year championship drought after securing consecutive NBA Finals road victories over the San Antonio Spurs. New York is returning to Madison Square Garden with a commanding 2-0 series lead.
However, ahead of the anticipated clash, Knicks wing Josh Hart and the NBA community expressed their astonishment at the ticket prices for Game 3.
Josh Hart Calls Out ‘Ridiculous’ Spurs-Knicks Game 3 Ticket Prices
The shift to Manhattan brings exorbitant costs for anyone hoping to witness the Knicks take on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. The cheapest available seats for Game 3 hovered near $7,000 on secondary ticketing markets Sunday afternoon.
Prices for Game 4, a potential championship clincher for the Knicks, were closer to $12,000 for upper-level entry.
Hart voiced his frustration with the skyrocketing prices during his media availability on Sunday.
“I wish the ticket prices weren’t as crazy as they are,” Hart said. “A lot of people who have been waiting for this moment for a very long time, unfortunately, aren’t able to get into the building. $7K, $8K is ridiculous.”
NBA insider Mark Medina also highlighted the historic nature of these asking prices, writing, “A @SeatGeek spokesperson told @ForbesSports that all of the Knicks’ three Finals games at Madison Square Garden have priced above every Super Bowl except for Super Bowl LVIII.”
The steep fees sparked a wave of reactions across social media.
One user pointed out the disconnect between the average local supporter and the corporate crowd that will likely pack the lower bowl Monday night, writing, “This isn’t a good thing, ruins it for the real fans.”
this isn’t a good thing, ruins it for the real fans
— Jack Cousins (@jackcuz5) June 7, 2026
The financial disparity led one user to note the economic changes since the Knicks last played in the Finals.
“The price of a TV set to watch games on has fallen by 95% since 1999,” the user posted. “To see the Knicks play the Spurs in the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden costs about $8,000, a 1,516% increase. 95% vs. 1500%.”
“Greed ruins everything eventually,” another user bluntly remarked.
Greed ruins everything eventually https://t.co/vXUSxbrj26
— Dorian Wilde (@portraitwilde) June 7, 2026
“Blue Crew Podcast” co-host Avery Zaretsky also highlighted the fans opting to cash out rather than attend.
“It was obvious the ticket prices were going to be insane. It’s just sad there’s A LOT of fans selling to make money,” Zaretsky shared. “In 1994 someone offered my family $25k for G7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and they turned it down. Waited 54 years for that Cup. (I’ll probably wait 54 years too).”
It was obvious the ticket prices were going to be insane. It’s just sad there’s A LOT of fans selling to make money.
In 1994 someone offered my family $25k for G7 of the Stanley Cup Finals and they turned it down. Waited 54 years for that Cup. (I’ll probably wait 54 years too). https://t.co/cAxeJAHAh2
— Avery Zaretsky (@averyzaretsky) June 7, 2026
“Dolan is going to ban [Hart] from MSG,” one user joked.
As far as Hart’s performance is concerned, he struggled with his shooting touch in Game 1 but altered the outcome with his rebounding and defensive pressure. He pulled down 15 rebounds, handed out 6 assists, and recorded 4 steals in the series-opening victory.
Though he had a much quieter Game 2 (6 rebounds and 4 assists), the Knicks continued to punish San Antonio for struggling to close out the game.
The same “inexperienced” narrative that the Spurs downplayed ahead of the playoffs seems to have cost them.
Wembanyama and Co. must figure out how to navigate tight contests down the stretch if they want to salvage their season, or watch the Knicks crowd get its money’s worth.
