The New York Knicks and Continental Airlines 5th Annual "Fly to the Garden" three-on-three corporate basketball tournament Opening rounds took place April 3rd at Baruch College. The Final Four teams of each bracket played out the championship round on the floor of Madison Square Garden on April 11. The New York Corporate Basketball League helped run the event for 40 proud teams from some of the most competitive corporations in New York City. Knicks & Liberty Legends Charles Smith, John Starks, & Kym Hampton appeared with the Knicks City Dancers and the music stylings of DJ Hill to add to the tournament atmosphere.

The Fly to the Garden Final Four games were extremely entertaining, competitive, and well played. All teams had a phenomenal experience and were able to share it with their family, friends, and coworkers.







In the Open Division, Media Kitchen defeated John Wiley & Sons in overtime, to lay claim to back to back championships. In the 35 and Older Division, Holland Group cruised to the championship over SL Group. The Championship teams will receive two free airline tickets provided for each winning team member via the official airline of the New York Knicks and tournament sponsor Continental Airlines as well as a complimentary luxury suite at a future Knicks game during the 2008-2009 season.

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