How an LA bar became the loudest Knicks playoff party outside Madison Square Garden
A Los Angeles bar, 33 Taps, has become a popular gathering spot for New York Knicks fans during playoff games. The atmosphere during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals was electric, with fans displaying their loyalty through jerseys and spirited reactions. This transformation reflects a growing community of Knicks supporters in LA, driven by a shared passion for the team.
- ▪33 Taps in Silverlake has turned into a Knicks pilgrimage site during playoff games.
- ▪The bar was packed with Knicks fans, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of Madison Square Garden.
- ▪Peter Agoston, a Knicks superfan, helped cultivate this community by organizing watch parties since 2021.
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Sports How an LA bar became the loudest Knicks playoff party outside Madison Square Garden By Michael Duarte Published May 20, 2026, 6:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google On most nights in Silverlake, the scene inside 33 Taps is what you would expect from a quintessential Los Angeles sports bar. Beers are chugged out of pint glasses. Lakers highlights flicker across the televisions. Half the crowd is wearing Dodger hats as they chat and share boneless wings. But on Tuesday night, during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the place transformed into something completely different. This was no longer Los Angeles. This was Madison Square Garden. Only with better weather.
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