New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on X.com that a ticketed watch party for Game 4 of the NBA Finals will take place outside Madison Square Garden (MSG). This decision follows a gathering of Knicks fans who burned sage to cleanse the energy after their team's loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3. Mamdani emphasized the importance of safety and responsible celebration, marking the event as a historic moment for the city. Despite former President Donald Trump's prior attendance at Game 3, which caused security disruptions and the cancellation of the outdoor watch party, he will not be attending Game 4 due to scheduling conflicts. The NYPD will again enforce 'frozen zone' restrictions around MSG, which Madison Square Garden Sports noted could impact local businesses that depend on game day traffic. The Knicks lead the series 2-1, and additional watch parties will also be held at Wollman Rink in Central Park and the Brooklyn Bowl, creating a festive atmosphere for fans.