New York Gov. Kathy Hochul criticizes Ticketmaster and the San Antonio Spurs for allegedly blocking Knicks fans from purchasing tickets to Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Multiple outlets report that Hochul publicly calls the situation “foul,” saying the restrictions prevent New York supporters from getting tickets to the matchup. The criticism targets both the ticketing platform, Ticketmaster, and the Spurs, which are part of the Finals matchup and are described as having a role in the ticketing access. NBC reports that Hochul’s comments are prompted by her view that fans are being unfairly kept from buying tickets. Mediaite likewise describes Hochul’s public anger at the reported blocks and frames her remarks as an effort to challenge the approach taken by the Spurs and Ticketmaster. The coverage reflects disagreement over how ticketing access is being handled for the game, with Hochul urging scrutiny of the process. No single outlet provides detailed evidence or specific technical explanation for the alleged blocks, but all accounts describe Hochul’s public condemnation and her focus on fan access for Game 5.