You'll be on the edge of your seat with the New York Knicks. From buzzer beating shots to massive slam dunks, the Knicks always put on a show. Get a Manhattan sports car rental or large SUV rental from Prestige Car Rental and you'll get to the game in style. NBA champions in 1970, and 1973, the Knicks remain among the league's elite teams even today. In 2000, the Knicks welcomed a new era with the retirement of star Patrick Ewing. Selected first overall in 1985, Ewing is now considered on of the best basketball players ever. In 2003, the fans at Madison Square Gardens joined with the Knicks to retire Ewing's number 33. The post Ewing era has been a struggle for the New York Knicks making the playoffs only once since his retirement. Despite this, the Knicks remain one of the top tickets in town and deciding to watch a Knicks game is a great way to spend an evening.

Isn't that Woody Allen over there?

You're sitting down at the game eating your popcorn, and you look over to see Woody Allen sitting beside you. Amazed, you look across the court and see Alec Bladwin. These are just a few of the major stars who show up at Knicks games. It is no wonder that stars flock to the Gardens. Referred to by many as the world's best venue, Madison Square Gardens plays host to concerts, the Barnum and Bailey Circus, the NHL's New York Rangers, and the Knicks.

Fun Facts

• The Knicks had the first non-Caucasian player in the NBA, Japanese player Wataru Misaka in 1947, and the first African-American player, Nat Clifton in 1950
• Known for their tenacious defense, the New York Knicks were the inspiration from which movie star Jack Black's band 'Tenacious D' got their name
• In 1946, the Knicks played the first game in NBA history against the Toronto Huskies
• Knicks is short for Knickerbockers. Knickerbockers are baggy trousers that boys used to wear years ago

The Glory Years

When New York won two NBA titles in the early 1970's, the thought of playing at Madison Square Gardens brought fear to the mind of opponents. From 1966-1975, the Knicks reached the playoffs 9 consecutive times. During this stretch they also appeared in 3 NBA finals. Led by Willis Reed, Bill Bradley, and Walt Frazier, the New York Knicks were almost unstoppable. The next time you visit the Gardens with your Prestige car rental in New York, leave some extra time to stroll around the arena and relive this history.

Getting to the Gardens

You might find it difficult keeping your eyes on the road - try not to be too distracted by the famous Big Apple sites. With Times Square and the Empire State Building only blocks from the Gardens, it is easy to get swept away in the city. To learn more about the best way to get tickets to watch a Knicks game, visit the team's official website at http://www.nba.com/knicks/ . Ticket prices range from $10 to $330 at courtside. If you're a student traveling to New York, show your student ID and save up to 50% on tickets. Tickets are also available at the arena Box Office. When you're looking for the Gardens on your Manhattan map, the arena is located on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets. Once you've found the Gardens on your map, make sure to circle it and get down to watch a a Knicks game!