How to Host a Knicks Game Day Watch Party

➤ story by JAMES CARTER

You might not have thousands of dollars to drop on a ticket to see the Knicks play in person for the NBA finals, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat game day like a special occasion. If you’re hosting a watch party with some fellow fans, you’ll definitely want to go all out with these fun Knicks-themed foods. Here are 5 crowd-pleasers to serve during the game:

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1. Blue and Orange Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board is a reliable option for any game day, and with a thoughtful selection of blue-and-orange foods, it can easily be transformed into a festive tribute to the Knicks. Think: blue corn tortillas, cheddar cheese cubes, blueberry goat cheese dip, carrots, and Cheetos.

@hannah__ford

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♬ original sound – Hannah Ford

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2. Basketball Cheese and Cracker Platter

Sure you can serve cheese and crackers the usual way, but arranging them in the shape of a basketball is a fun way to show your love of the sport. Supplement the Cheez Its and cheddar cheese cubes with other orange foods like carrots and orange bell peppers to add some variety.

@alexriddledesign

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3. Knicks Dot Cake Push Pops

Stack orange and blue cake to create this Knicks-themed handheld dessert. Just follow your favorite cake recipe (or cake mix), add food coloring, then assemble using disposable push pops, and serve with sprinkles.

@kara_kakes_

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4. No-Bake Basketball Truffles

Limited on ingredients but still want to serve dessert? These easy basketball shaped truffles come together in just four ingredients: Oreos, cream cheese, orange candy melts, and black decorating gel.

@whistle

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♬ original sound – Whistle

5. Blue Curacao New York Knicks Cocktail

If you plan to serve cocktails or mocktails at your watch party, a layered blue and orange beverage is the perfect drink to sip on during the game. Feel free to play around with ingredients like blue curacao and Aperol, or even blue Gatorade and orange syrup.

@moqabrew

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Blue Base:

• 1.5 oz Vodka (or Rum)

• 0.75 oz Blue Curaçao

• 3 oz Lemon-lime soda or Lemonade (for easy volume)

Orange Cold Foam:

• 1 oz Heavy whipping cream

• 0.5 oz Whole milk

• 0.5 oz Orange syrup (or 1 tbsp high-quality orange marmalade blended/whisked in)

• Optional: 1 drop of orange food coloring if your cream dampens the color