New York ( CNN ) -- An asbestos scare at New York 's Madison Square Garden has forced the postponement of Tuesday night 's Knicks basketball game , according to a statement released by the team . `` We will be working with the city and independent experts , ATC Associates and GCI Environmental Advisory to evaluate and determine the most appropriate course of action , '' the statement said . `` As the safety of our customers and employees are our top priority , we will not reopen the Garden until we are absolutely assured the arena is safe . '' The scare was triggered sometime after Monday night 's Rangers hockey game when , during overnight maintenance , `` which included cleaning asbestos-related materials in the attic above the ceiling , some debris fell into the arena , '' the statement said . The Knicks were scheduled to play the Orlando Magic . Ticket holders have been told to keep their tickets and check the team 's website for information about future events .
Debris fell in Madison Square Garden during cleaning . The debris was removed from the arena and taken to a landfill site for disposal on Monday morning after being cleared by city officials.