New York Knicks ready for Game 2 of the NBA Finals 2026 against San Antonio Spurs: Live Updates

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals. But while President Trump suggested he could return for Game 4 Wednesday, the mayor said he will not.

"I won't be at Game 4. Game 3 is what I'm saving up for," the mayor said, noting that even the cheap seats are not cheap.

"There are no more (cheap seats.) Trust me, I can tell you that myself," Mamdani said. "I'm paying for my own tickets."

"I'll be there with a few friends, and I know that the President will also be coming. I can tell you that I won't be court side or in a suite, but I can't wait to see the game."

A watch party for game 2 of the NBA Finals will be held outside Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

There were eight arrests during Game 1's outdoor watch party.

Fans in New York can also watch the Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs inside Madison Square Garden and outside at Central Park.

Jaysha Patel reports from outside Madison Square Garden.

As the Knicks prepare to take on the Spurs for Game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight in San Antonio, fans in New York City are getting ready for some big watch parties.

There are watch parties planned both inside of Madison Square Garden and in Central Park Friday night. It's not yet clear if a watch party will be held outside of MSG as well.

Jaysha Patel reports on the excitement for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Tickets are already gone for both. The city has been buzzing ahead of Game 2.

"It's not just a great team and winning team but it's such an incredible group of players, great people that are representing the city of New York and I think that's bringing even people into the fan base," a fan said.

Rob Jones was born and raised in the Bronx.

He works construction by day and never in his wildest dreams did he imagine the Knicks would be here.

And never did he imagine he'd be standing on a corner by The Garden making deals.

His biggest struggle this week has been keeping up with demand.

Someone offered $200 for his sneakers.

He declined because he needed shoes to get home.

"Entrepreneurship, you know, New York is all about hustle," he said.

In the end Jones says he's not really doing this for money, it's a way to feel more connected with other Knicks fans.

But he really wants three more wins.

CeFaan Kim has more.