Knicks supporters will flood San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center for Game 5, potentially outnumbering local Spurs fans. Ticket‑resale data show New York‑area buyers accounted for 48 percent of sales on TickPick and between 36 and 40 percent on StubHub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats. Matt Ferrel of TickPick called the phenomenon “absolutely bonkers,” a rarity in NBA history and could sway the atmosphere.

At roughly 1,800 miles from Madison Square Garden, a round‑trip flight from LaGuardia to San Antonio costs about $703, according to Flights.com, making the trip financially attractive. Vivid Seats reported the average Game 5 ticket price at $2,372, far cheaper than the $8,000 seats some fans paid for recent Garden games. The price gap fuels the cross‑country migration for families and groups seeking value.

Resale platforms note Texas‑based credit cards purchased fewer than 20 percent of Game 5 tickets, while fans from California and Florida together represent about 15 percent. The concentration of out‑of‑state buyers reshapes secondary‑market dynamics, pushing up demand and pricing in a neutral‑site arena. The Knicks’ traveling fan base now directly influences revenue streams far beyond New York for sponsors eyeing exposure.