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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 13
Spurs Cancel Game 5 Tickets Beyond 150 Miles as Knicks Near 1st Title in 53 Years
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 13

Spurs Cancel Game 5 Tickets Beyond 150 Miles as Knicks Near 1st Title in 53 Years

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 13

Summary

  • Ticketmaster posted a 150-mile residency rule for Saturday's NBA Finals Game 5 in San Antonio, saying out-of-area purchases can be canceled without notice and refunded.
  • The restriction targets a potential Knicks-heavy crowd as New York leads the best-of-seven series 3-1 and can clinch its first championship since 1973 on the Spurs' home floor.
  • Game 5 demand has surged, with seats starting around $1,500 in the upper levels and reaching about $10,000 courtside; reports say Knicks fans had already bought roughly 50% of seats.
  • The move follows San Antonio's 107-106 Game 4 collapse after leading by 29 points, the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.

Insights

Can the Spurs' ticket ban stop a Knicks takeover, or will it create a more expensive black market?
As ticket prices soar, is a true home-court advantage only available to the wealthiest cities?
Are fan bans the new normal for high-stakes playoff games in professional sports?