Hotels for New York Knicks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

An Eastern versus Western Conference matchup brings a different pace and style to the arena floor, with a Saturday night slot that draws a full house of families, groups of friends and out-of-towners making a weekend of it. Expect the usual pre-game buzz around the arena in the hours before tip-off, then a packed, noisy bowl once the ball goes up.

Regular-season basketball like this is as much about the occasion and the crowd as the scoreline, with plenty of atmosphere building through the fourth quarter if it stays close.

The world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, home to the Knicks and Rangers and a legendary stage for the biggest concerts. Times Square, Broadway and countless restaurants are all within a short walk, making it one of the most central venues anywhere.

Penn Station's subway and rail lines are directly below. Booking a room in Midtown lets you walk to the show through the city's buzz and back to your bed within minutes.