Noir Nation! It’s going down tonight for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs; however, every fan who bought a ticket may not be allowed inside!
According to PEOPLE, the San Antonio Spurs and Ticketmaster have now implemented a policy restricting ticket sales to fans who live within a 150-mile radius of the Frost Bank Center.
Orders placed by customers outside that area, including many Knicks fans from New York and New Jersey which are reportedly being canceled and refunded.
“Sales to this event will be restricted to customers residing within a 150-mile radius of Frost Bank Center,” said Ticketmaster, adding, “Residency will be based on credit card billing address.”
The move comes after data suggested a high percentage of Game 5 tickets had been purchased by Knicks fans, triggering concern for San Antonio’s home arena.
Some reports estimate that nearly half of the tickets were purchased by fans from the New York and New Jersey area.
Though it has been confirmed each fan will receive a full refund, fans have taken to social media to express their outrage noting that they had already booked flights, hotels, and travel plans before learning their tickets were voided.
A spokesperson for the Spurs told PEOPLE in an issued statement: “The 150-mile radius restriction introduced during the Playoffs remains in place throughout the NBA Finals. This allows us to continue prioritizing local fans across San Antonio, Austin and surrounding communities.”
Noir Nation, what are your thoughts on this?
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