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Knicks cancel Game 3 watch parties outside MSG over security
The New York Knicks cancelled all outdoor watch parties for Monday's NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. Only ticket holders will be allowed near the arena after enhanced federal-level screening was ordered.
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The New York Knicks cancelled all watch parties outside Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Only ticket holders will be permitted access to areas around the arena. Fans must pass through Secret Service-level screening. The team also imposed a strict no-bag policy with TSA-style checks at entry points.
No storage will be available for prohibited items. m. ET tipoff and to bring as little as possible.
Security changes follow earlier incidents The security changes follow crowd incidents at earlier games. Game 1 celebrations outside the Garden brought arrests and ambulance damage. Game 2 saw 26 arrests near MSG and an NYPD officer injured after thousands gathered.
game at MSG since 1999 Madison Square Garden is hosting its first NBA Finals game since 1999. The Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs and are two wins from their first title since 1973. >"The Knicks have cancelled all watch parties outside of MSG due to Donald Trump’s attendance for Game 3.
