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Knicks-Celtics Game 3 Becomes Most Expensive in MSG History

Ticket resale prices for the May 10 playoff game soar to unprecedented levels, with fans voicing frustration over affordability.

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Overview

  • The New York Knicks lead the Boston Celtics 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals after two dramatic 20-point comeback wins in Boston.
  • Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on May 10 is the most expensive Knicks home game ever, with resale averages nearing $2,000, according to Victory Live.
  • Get-in prices on platforms like TickPick have surged to $860, a 347% increase compared to Game 2 in Boston, where entry-level tickets were $192.
  • Secondary market platforms report average price spikes of 56–59%, with Vivid Seats and SeatGeek showing averages of $1,530 and $1,303 respectively.
  • Fans have expressed significant discontent over the high ticket costs, with some describing the prices as exploitative and unaffordable.