Prices Suddenly Drop 50% For Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 In New York

Ticket prices for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs plummeted nearly 50% in a single day, falling to under $5,500 on resale platforms like StubHub, SeatGeek, and TickPick. The cheapest seats, previously listed at nearly $10,000 on Friday after the Knicks took a 2-0 series lead, were priced at $4,864 on StubHub and $5,446 on SeatGeek by Monday morning. The price drop followed the Knicks’ recommendation for ticket holders to arrive two hours early due to heightened security for President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohan Mamdani, both expected to attend the game. The shift in pricing comes after an initial surge in demand for the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999. On Friday, the lowest-priced ticket on TickPick had reached $9,995, sparking debates about whether professional sports are becoming exclusive to the wealthy. Knicks forward Josh Hart expressed frustration, stating he wished ticket prices weren’t as high, as they prevent long-time fans from attending. Political figures weighed in on the issue, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizing Trump’s attendance while defending the high prices. Trump, when asked about accessibility, suggested watching the game on TV as an alternative. Meanwhile, prices for Game 4, which could decide the championship, remain significantly higher, with the lowest resale ticket priced at $9,153 on TickPick. The Knicks-Spurs Game 3 is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Monday at Madison Square Garden, broadcast by ABC and streamed live on ESPN. The matchup has drawn national attention, with security measures in place to accommodate high-profile attendees amid the ongoing series.