Before tip-off, the Knicks have people placing Thundersticks, T-shirts, flashing wristbands and towels at people's seats. "It's a finely tuned machine," said the woman in charge of laying out the Thundersticks.

T-Shirts, thundersticks and towels on seats at Madison Square Garden...

T-Shirts, thundersticks and towels on seats at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026. Credit: Barbara Barker

T-Shirts, flashing wrist bands and towels on seats at Madison Square...

T-Shirts, flashing wrist bands and towels on seats at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026. Credit: Barbara Barker

T-Shirts and towels on seats at Madison Square Garden on...

T-Shirts and towels on seats at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2026. Credit: Barbara Barker

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