Thousands of Knicks fans filled Rocket Arena in Cleveland on the eve of Game 4 against the Cavaliers. Many traveled from New York and beyond because ticket prices in Cleveland were far lower than those at Madison Square Garden. Fans described the trip as a once-in-a-long-time opportunity, with some extending their stay after driving for hours. Several said they paid roughly $150 to $200, while others cited Garden playoff ticket costs reaching hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The crowd included diehards who waited decades for a chance to see the Knicks contend, and some referenced past history and future matchups.
"Thousands of Big Apple hoops faithful flocked to Rocket Arena for a chance to watch the Knicks sweep the Cavs and earn their first trip to the finals in 27 years - and a shot at the first championship in 53 years."
"Many wallet-conscious New Yorkers said they made the trip to Cleveland since they wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to see their favorite team play at Madison Square Garden, where tickets cost hundreds to thousands of dollars."
"Most paid between just $150 and $200 to get into Rocket Arena. Forest Hills resident Vernon Balanza said he copped tickets to Game 3 on Saturday for just $137 - a far cry from the arm-and-a-leg cost to get into the Garden for a playoff game."
""It's just too expensive," Balanza said of the World's Most Famous Arena in Manhattan. "The cheapest ticket is like $500, $600. Even then, I can't get myself to pay for that.""
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