Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks aren’t backing down in their feud with the city over the watch party for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.In a statement released Wednesday, just hours before tipoff, the team criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for limiting the ticketed watch party outside the arena to 1,000 attendees in an enclosed area, while keeping other people on the street away. The Knicks said the limitations “will turn the streets around MSG into a police state” during the evening’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.“The Knicks’ victories are for all New Yorkers,” MSG said in a statement. “We wish everyone could see the games live. Watch parties and public celebrations are a way for every Knicks fan to enjoy this special time. These fans want to celebrate together. They want to celebrate at the Mecca of basketball.“This is not about watch parties; it’s about celebrating wins.”Mamdani addressed MSG’s complaints at a news conference, saying the Garden applied for a gathering of 500 to 1,000 people, and was approved for the maximum amount. The mayor said the security measures outside the arena are similar to those the New York Police Department uses for gatherings of this size during occasions like July 4 or New Year’s Eve.