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Tonight's game between the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks was canceled this afternoon after "asbestos-related material" fell to the Madison Square Garden playing surface last night. It is unknown when the historic arena--currently undergoing an $800 million renovation--will reopen. It was the latest indignity inflicted on the moribund Knicks, and one Twitter found most amusing.


"World's Most Carcinogenic Arena" just doesn't have the same ring to it.less than a minute ago via webJohn Hollinger
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Finally, a way to kill the Ice Capades. #msg RT @FisolaNYDN Possibility Knicks could be forced to play games in East Rutherford or Newark.less than a minute ago via webWill Leitch
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After the asbestos gets removed from Madison Square Garden they'll lay a shag carpet over the ice.less than a minute ago via webJ.A. Adande
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Knicks game canceled due to asbestos issues. Wonder if MSG is considering selling sponsorship to Weitz & Luxenbergless than a minute ago via ÜberTwitterdarren rovell
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Knicks cancelled game 2nite bc asbestos fell from ceiling. Falling ceiling tile at Newsday once grazed my arm and I toughed it out.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckReid Epstein
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NY/Orlando game canceled due to MSG asbestos? Does this mean Peter Angelos is going to own the Knicks now too?less than a minute ago via webGourmet Spud
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I consider it an upset that no one has blamed the asbestos on Isiah Thomas yet.less than a minute ago via webHowardBeckNYT
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He paid the asbestos $56 mil /5 years RT @HowardBeckNYT: I consider it an upset that no one has blamed the asbestos on Isiah Thomas yet.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckKurt Helin
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@HowardBeckNYT I blame Isiah Thomas for the fact that no one has blamed Isiah Thomas.less than a minute ago via webMarkSV
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