Knicks vs. Nets on November 2, a Crosstown Night at the Garden

The Knicks enter this game as defending champions after beating San Antonio in five games in June. The championship banner and rings were handled on opening night, October 20, and this Monday is a regular season game against Brooklyn, the first of four Knicks and Nets meetings this season and one of two scheduled at the Garden.

Madison Square Garden opens its doors at 6:30 PM, an hour before the 7:30 PM tipoff. Entry runs on digital tickets, and the Garden asks fans to have them loaded on a phone before arriving and to check each ticket for the suggested entrance by seat. Bags larger than 22 by 14 by 9 inches are not allowed, and the arena sits above Penn Station, a short walk from the 1, 2, 3, A, C and E trains.

Seats on Ticketmaster ran from about 176 to 724 dollars as of October 21, and prices change with demand right up to tipoff. Without a ticket, the NBA How to Watch page lists the broadcast options, which vary by region and subscription. Inside the arena, concessions include Mighty Quinn's BBQ, Fuku and Paulie Gee's Pizza, and the pubs below serve food a few blocks away.