Celtics-Knicks Tickets in Higher Demand Than Any Other Eastern Conference First-Round Matchup

The New York-Boston rivalry hits the hardwood this weekend as the Celtics welcome the Knicks to the TD Garden on Sunday night for Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

According to SeatGeek, tickets for the series are in high demand.

• Knicks-Celtics is highest-demanded game in Eastern Conference's first round, with the average ticket price at $287.

• The "get in" price at the TD Garden is $75.

• The best deal on fourth row, center-court seats will cost you $379.

• Closing out the regular season, the Celtics ranked No. 4 in ticket demand at home — their average price was $111 over the season.

• The Lakers took the No. 1 spot with a $175 season average, the New York Knicks took No. 2 with $144 and the Miami Heat were at No. 3 with a $117 average.