The Golden State Warriors have a chance to close out the NBA Finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 on Monday, and apparently, some fan really wants to see it.
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Someone bought 2 tickets to Game 5 of the NBA Finals for $133,000
Warriors fans are apparently willing to shell out big bucks for the chance to see the team win its second championship in three years.
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According to ESPN's Darren Rovell, someone paid $133,000 for two courtside seats to Game 5 in Oracle Arena in Oakland, a new record NBA purchase. There were reportedly $17,000 in fees for the purchase.
Rovell reports that the tickets were sold by a season-ticket holder on the Warriors' resale site.
The Warriors also confirmed the purchase to Business Insider.
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According to Rovell, there were two other big sales for "prime" seats on the site for Game 5 — one for $90,000 and $82,000.
Hopefully the buyers are aware that there is a possibility the Warriors won't clinch the championship in Game 5.
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