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Knicks Take 3-0 Lead as Ticket Prices Soar

5/10/2026

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Knicks Extend

The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 on Friday, extending their series lead to 3-0.
Jalen Brunson contributed 33 points, five rebounds and nine assists in the win.
Despite 76ers center Joel Embiid urging fans not to resell tickets, many New York supporters bought secondary-market seats, with StubHub listing Game 4 at $118 and Game 5 at $530.

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Knicks Defy Restrictions

The Philadelphia 76ers used Ticketmaster to restrict ticket sales to fans living in the greater Philadelphia area to curb New York Knicks supporters at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The arena sits about 90 miles from Madison Square Garden, a short distance that still enabled many Knicks fans to travel for the game.
Despite the geographic restriction, Knicks fans continued to obtain tickets and attend the game.

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Philadelphia Leads

Philadelphia’s recent major-league titles—including the Eagles (2024) and Phillies (2008)—outnumber New York’s.
New York’s most recent championships occurred earlier, such as the Knicks’ 1973 NBA title and the Yankees’ 2009 World Series win.
Fans note that Amtrak tickets costing $12-$48 and 45-90-minute trips make cross-city games affordable.
The Giants’ 2012 NFL title preceded the Eagles’ 2024 championship.

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Matt Books Amtrak

Matt, a Sixers season-ticket holder, posted on r/Sixers as InHinkieITrust a plan to book and cancel Amtrak flex tickets an hour before departure to deter Knicks fans.
Amtrak warned speculative or duplicate bookings violate its terms, may be cancelled, and refunds follow fare rules.
Matt, who helped organize a 2018 “Fire Colangelo” protest, noted a Amtrak price spike but could not confirm if fan cancellations or playoff demand caused it.

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Knicks Extend

The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 108-94 on Friday, extending their series lead to 3-0.
Jalen Brunson contributed 33 points, five rebounds and nine assists in the win.
Despite 76ers center Joel Embiid urging fans not to resell tickets, many New York supporters bought secondary-market seats, with StubHub listing Game 4 at $118 and Game 5 at $530.

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