The Knicks are auctioning a pair of courtside tickets. The current bid is half a million dollars.

The Knicks' high-stakes auction for two courtside seats underscores the allure of premium experiences during the NBA Finals. The auction covers Monday's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, with a current bid of $500,000 and the bid closing Sunday at 5 p.m. The seats carry a fair-market value of about $40,000, meaning the current bid is more than 12 times the regular price. Proceeds go to The Garden of Dreams Foundation, affiliated with Madison Square Garden Sports and MSG Entertainment. The seats are 25 and 26 in Row AA inside Section VIP 10, described as right off center court.