Christopher Morales came all the way from the Philippines, hoping to watch the New York Knicks in the playoffs. The cost of a ticket into Madison Square Garden changed that plan. The free block party zone outside the arena swells with fans hours before the games,

The Knicks are hosting a free watch party outside Madison Square Garden Friday night as they look to put away the Celtics and advance to their first Eastern Conference finals in decades. The free and open-to-the-public event lets attendees participate in Knicks-themed activities prior to Game 6 at Fan Plaza,