Sat May 10 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Knicks’ Playoff Run Sends Ticket Prices Soaring, While Nostalgia for “Roundball Rock” Surges

**New York, NY** – The New York Knicks’ dominant 2-0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals has ignited a frenzy in the Big Apple, sending ticket prices for Game 3 skyrocketing. According to Vivid Seats, the cheapest ticket currently available is around $600, a staggering 70-80% increase from last week’s prices. This dramatic surge highlights the exorbitant cost of attending NBA playoff games today, a stark contrast to the affordability of tickets in the Knicks’ last successful era in the mid-1990s.

While the Knicks’ success is driving up demand, the Celtics’ struggles from beyond the arc are also making headlines. Boston’s abysmal 25-for-100 three-point shooting performance in the series (averaging 50 attempts per game) underscores a league-wide trend towards increased three-point attempts. The average NBA team now attempts nearly 38 three-pointers per game, a significant jump from the under 10 attempts common decades ago. This shift in playing style has yielded mixed results, with some teams thriving and others, like the Celtics, struggling.

Amidst the playoff excitement, a wave of nostalgia is sweeping the league. The return of John Tesh’s iconic “Roundball Rock” theme song next season, following NBC’s regaining of NBA television rights, has sparked a surge in online searches. Google searches for the song are at an all-time high this month, reflecting widespread anticipation for its comeback. The song’s popularity is attributed to its association with the NBA’s peak viewership in the 1990s, a period when the league enjoyed unprecedented popularity. While the NBA is unlikely to recapture those heights, the return of “Roundball Rock” offers a potent dose of nostalgia, potentially boosting the league’s image and fan engagement.

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