A teenager was hospitalized in a coma following an altercation near Madison Square Garden after Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, according to police reports. The incident occurred after the Knicks' comeback victory in the game.

Separately, controversy arose over ticket sales for Game 5 of the Finals series. New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized both Ticketmaster and the San Antonio Spurs organization regarding restrictions on ticket purchases that appeared to limit access for fans living outside the San Antonio area.

The ticketing issue created confusion among New York fans seeking to attend the next game in the series. A notice on Ticketmaster's website regarding ticket purchasing requirements generated backlash from New Yorkers who felt they were being unfairly excluded from the buying process.

Ticketmaster later addressed the concerns, stating that Knicks fans would not be blocked from purchasing tickets to the game. The company's clarification came after significant public reaction to the initial purchasing restrictions that had been posted on their website.

The incidents highlight tensions surrounding the high-profile playoff series between the two teams, with both on-court competition and off-court logistics drawing attention from fans and officials alike.