The San Antonio Spurs face elimination entering Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The good news is they will host the New York Knicks at Frost Bank Center on Friday. The bad news? Almost 50% of the tickets have been purchased by fans with NY/NJ area codes.
The Spurs could play in their home court but would hear more boos than cheers. It’s unheard of, but Knicks fans are going all-in to ensure their team secures the title the soonest.
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Legion Hoops posted the data that TickPick gathered on X. San Antonio needs all the help it can get; however, New York’s supporters want the Spurs to feel like the away team.
San Antonio is coming off a historic Game 4 loss. They led by as much as 29 points before Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby spearheaded New York’s uprising, which became the largest comeback in Finals history.
Knicks on the brink of ending championship drought
The Knicks are one win away from winning their first championship in 53 years. Brunson, Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns have driven the team’s 3-1 series lead.
They showed a lot of resilience by not giving up in Game 4 despite facing what seemed like an insurmountable deficit. Brunson and Anunoby combined for 69 points, while Towns contributed a 13-point, 10-rebound double-double in the 107-106 victory. Tip-off for Game 5 is set for 8:30 p.m. ET, and it remains to be seen how loud the New York crowd will cheer in San Antonio.
