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The lowest-priced tickets for Game 3 around noon on Thursday were being listed for $6,974 on TickPick, $7,517 on StubHub and $7,728 on SeatGeek.

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The Knicks face the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Come along for the ride with our playoff blog.

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Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is back for a second stint with the Giants. Head coach John Harbaugh on Wednesday said Beckham seems healthier and Beckham said he is looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.

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Rockville Centre's Lavert Henderson-Hobbs has been a Knicks' season-ticket holder since 1969.

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