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The Knicks are throwing down outside The Garden tonight—and you’re invited. To hype up Game 5 of Round 1 in the NBA Playoffs, the team is hosting a free block party at Knicks Plaza at Plaza33 (that’s 33rd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues), just steps from Madison Square Garden.
The celebration tips off at 5:30pm with Knicks-themed activities, games and fan experiences. Expect a street party vibe complete with a DJ, giveaways and plenty of face-painted superfans.
Then, settle in at 7pm for the main event: a giant outdoor watch party presented by Spectrum, where you can catch every playoff action surrounded by fellow orange-and-blue faithful.
Before the game gets underway, fans can hit up the Fan Plaza Presented by Dunkin’, where they'll get to partake in meet-and-greets and perhaps even chat with Knicks alumni, plus experience a vertical jump challenge, a dunk contest on the Knicks Crosstown Express Bus (yes, that’s a real thing) and photo ops galore. There’ll be giveaways and free samples from Dunkin’, plus prizes, games and live hosting to keep the energy high.
The Knicks haven’t said which alumni are showing up, but with the playoffs heating up, you can bet there’ll be some big names swinging through.
No ticket is required: just bring your Knicks pride and show up early to grab a good spot. Whether you’re watching the game inside MSG or outside with the crowd, it’s a perfect night to be a New York fan. It helps that it's absolutely beautiful out, weather-wise.