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Alvarado Collides with Bloomberg, Trump Attends, Tickets Skyrocket

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jose Alvarado collided with former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Madison Square Garden, prompting Bloomberg to say he was fine.
U.S. President Donald Trump attended Game 3, sat with Knicks owner James Dolan, then left his box with seven minutes left.
Ticket prices rose to $7,000–$8,000, prompting Knicks forward Josh Hart to note fans could not afford entry.

History

Historical Context

The Knicks’ first NBA title came on May 8 1970 when Willis Reed, despite a torn thigh, entered Game 7 at Madison Square Garden and helped New York defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-99. That victory set a precedent for high-revenue championships, a trend echoed today by owners such as James Dolan with $7,000-$8,000 tickets.

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Story summary

Jose Alvarado collided with former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Madison Square Garden, prompting Bloomberg to say he was fine.
U.S. President Donald Trump attended Game 3, sat with Knicks owner James Dolan, then left his box with seven minutes left.
Ticket prices rose to $7,000–$8,000, prompting Knicks forward Josh Hart to note fans could not afford entry.

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