Only 2,000 NBA Finals tickets available, half over the internet. The tickets were so hot online they sold out in 60 seconds. Additionally, 3,000 waited outside The Palace for a chance to grab one of the few remaining upper-level seats, most priced at $75.

?I feel like I just hit the megamillion-dollar lottery for $10 million,? said Jevano Kakos, 32, of Birmingham, one of about 3,000 fans at The Palace.

Some were not so lucky.

?No sleep and no tickets,? said Tony Maldonado, 29, who drove up from Toledo at midnight with three friends.