Donald Trump ’s decision to attend game three of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden on Monday night caused a lot of consternation.

The New York Knicks are back at Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, which means a celebrity contingent of superfans is going to follow suit.

Mr. Mamdani was able to buy from a pool of house seats reserved for V.I.P.s and the well-connected — a common practice at sports and cultural venues around the country.