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Knicks Fans Plan Targeted Comedic Provocation During Playoff Game

4/17/2026

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Knicks fans will target Andrew Weiss (the comedian) during Game 1 of the playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks.
Weiss will perform outside Madison Square Garden in a plexiglass case wearing Hawks gear, provoking fans as they enter and exit the arena.
Fans will be given projectiles to throw at him.
The Knicks are under new coach Mike Brown after a strong prior season.

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Knicks fans will target Andrew Weiss (the comedian) during Game 1 of the playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks.
Weiss will perform outside Madison Square Garden in a plexiglass case wearing Hawks gear, provoking fans as they enter and exit the arena.
Fans will be given projectiles to throw at him.
The Knicks are under new coach Mike Brown after a strong prior season.