All the summers at my firm tried to get out of their first after work summer event because it is scheduled on the same day as a Knicks game. It's a small summer class, so they all coordinated this request together. They asked the firm to reschedule the event, including the private venue/food/drinks. It is their FIRST DAY.
UPDATE: I have been humbled by the comments 😠We're organizing a watch party! GO Knicks!!!!!!!!!!