The San Antonio Spurs are taking precaution when it comes to visiting New York Knicks fans ahead of Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
New York fans are over the moon after seeing their team pull off a historic comeback for the ages in Game 4. The Knicks came back from a 29-point deficit to beat the Spurs and go up 3-1 in the championship series. They are officially one win away from clinching their first title since 1973.
It makes sense for Knicks fans to want to purchase tickets to Game 5, seeing the huge opportunity to see their team win a championship in person. However, the Spurs are taking action to limit the presence of New York fans. On TicketMaster’s page involving Game 5 of the series, there is a warning pertaining to fans who live out of the state of Texas.
The actual warning reads, “Sales to this event will be restricted to customers residing within a 150-mile radius of Frost Bank Center” … the Spurs home arena.
What lies ahead for Spurs against Knicks in Game 5
It’s certainly a bold move for the Spurs to make ahead of Game 5. They know that Knicks fans will be active inside and outside the arena, meaning this upcoming contest will be important for San Antonio to win and keep the series going.
San Antonio entered the championship series with significant momentum, dethroning the 2025 champions Oklahoma City Thunder in the West Finals after seven games. However, New York has been a difficult challenge for them as they trail 3-1 in the series after the first four games. This includes the Spurs losing their first two home contests in Games 1 and 2.
Wembanyama has been firm as the leading scorer with 27.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, 2.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Stephon Castle comes next with 16.8 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Dylan Harper provides 16.3 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.
The Spurs hope to keep their season alive and force a Game 6 when they host the Knicks in Game 5. The contest will take place on June 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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