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New York is the top-billing state for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, even though the game is in San Antonio, according to SeatGeek<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thirty-one percent of the billing<\/a> is from Knicks territory, New York and New Jersey, while just 20 percent is from the Spurs\u2019 home state of Texas.<\/p>\n Fans watch the NY Knicks Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs outside of Healthy Market on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in New York City. Michael Nagle for NY Post<\/p>\n This is a huge increase from Game 1, when New York and New Jersey states grabbed 13 percent, and Game 2 (17 percent).<\/p>\n Texas was responsible for at least 41 percent of ticket sales in each of those games.<\/p>\n The Knicks-heavy crowd was expected regardless of the Game 4 outcome, with New York and New Jersey buyers still accounting for 28 percent of sales prior to June 10.<\/p>\n Knicks fans had some tense moments during a Game 4 watch party at SOB\u2019s in the West Village. William C Lopez\/NY Post<\/p>\n The surge of Knicks fans has also come with a surge in price. <\/p>\n Prior to Game 4, the get-in price was $1,481. It has since risen 20 percent to $1,774<\/a> after the Knicks\u2019 historic 29-point comeback<\/a> put them up 3-1 in the series.<\/p>\n The price is still nothing compared to Madison Square Garden\u2019s numbers, which saw a $4,585 get-in price<\/a>, including fees, on the day of Game 3.<\/p>\n The most expensive ticket, courtside near the center of the court, was auctioned for $500,000. <\/p>\n Fans watching NBA Finals Game 4 at Sob\u2019s in the West Village. William C Lopez\/NY Post<\/p>\n Knicks fans have traveled well all postseason, with New Jersey and New York responsible for 47 percent of ticket sales in Game 3 of the 76ers series and 58 percent in Game 4<\/a>.<\/p>\n