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Knicks Rally Past Spurs; Azaria Criticizes Swift Ticket Policy

6/16/2026

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Summary

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The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 107–106 in Game 4 of 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, completing a 29-point second-half comeback.
Hank Azaria said on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz that he was bothered by Taylor Swift’s three courtside seats.
Hank Azaria said Madison Square Garden usually gives day-of complimentary tickets unless the celebrity is a high-profile name like Ben Stiller or Tracy Morgan.

History

Historical Context

In 2016 the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team in NBA Finals history to overturn a 3-1 series deficit, defeating the record-setting 73-9 Golden State Warriors and delivering Cleveland its first major sports championship in 52 years. The comeback echoed earlier franchise struggles, from the 1975 “Miracle at Richfield” run to LeBron James’s 2014 return that formed the “Big Three.”

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Story summary

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 107–106 in Game 4 of 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, completing a 29-point second-half comeback.
Hank Azaria said on The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz that he was bothered by Taylor Swift’s three courtside seats.
Hank Azaria said Madison Square Garden usually gives day-of complimentary tickets unless the celebrity is a high-profile name like Ben Stiller or Tracy Morgan.

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