The Quershif family take a selfie outside Madison Square Garden before an NBA game between the Knicks and Golden State on Feb. 23. Credit: AP/Brittainy Newman
In time for the playoffs beginning this weekend, the Knicks and Nets have been freed up to drastically increase arena capacity at Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center, respectively.
In a news conference at Radio City Music Hall, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that with 50% of the arenas being set aside for fully vaccinated fans with no need for social distancing. Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan estimated that the Knicks would be able to bring approximately 13,000 fans into the arena.