At the time of the Playoffs, the Knicks and the Nets will be able to drastically increase the number of fans allowed to go to Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center.
Interviewed at Radio City Music Hall, the Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 50% of the rooms could accommodate fans vaccinated, without any social distancing. James Nolan meanwhile estimated that the Knicks will be able to accommodate 13,000 fans in the basketball mecca:
“What was already an incredibly exciting time for basketball with the Knicks (the Playoffs) just got even more exciting. We would like to thank Governor Cuomo for making this possible, ”Dolan said. “All these fans are going to be loud, they are going to be passionate and they are going to be ready. The Garden will vibrate. We hope the team gives all of New York a reason to celebrate and that it marks the start of a busy summer for all those vaccinated, who can then celebrate even more together – at home and beyond. . ”
John Abbamondi, CEO of BSE Global, adds:
“We are delighted that more Nets fans can experience the NBA Playoffs for real. The fans are essential in creating this exciting atmosphere that we know and love, and we can’t wait to see them bring that energy to Barclays Center. ”
During the regular season, teams were initially able to fill their arenas to 10% of their capacity, a figure which increased as the season progressed (the number of fans allowed at the Garden had already passed. at 5,700) and which should climb further for the Playoffs. But new regulations, which follow new guidelines from the CDC (center for disease control) have skyrocketed that number.
As a reminder, the Nets and the Knicks both having the home advantage, they will respectively host the Celtics and the Hawks in the 1st round of the Playoffs.
Playoffs that the Knicks will see for the first time in 8 years. An eternity, especially for Dolan. The Big Boss of the Knicks says:
“I know it’s been a long time. Believe me, I know it’s been a long time. People tell me that every day. But we are back. We are in playoffs. It couldn’t have come at a better time for New York. I hope our team is going to be successful and that we will boost the morale of New Yorkers. Those of you who are familiar with basketball are familiar with the concept of the sixth man and having the court advantage. We missed our sixth man and we did the best we can without him. But we’re going to get our sixth man back for the Playoffs, so we’re going to be even better. ”
To access the Big Apple arenas, selected fans must show proof of their vaccination in the form of a paper form, a digital application or the Excelsior Pass in force in New York.
In addition, young adults and children under 12 who are not yet eligible for the vaccine, or under 16 who have not yet been able to be vaccinated, may be accompanied by a vaccinated adult, provided that they have received a recent negative result for the COVID-19 test, which remains mandatory at large-scale event venues in New York City according to state health guidelines. Moreover, social distancing, masks and other applicable health protocols will remain in force in the rooms. Let’s get ready to Rumble!
Via Newsday
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