The New York Knicks came into Monday night’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals as one of the hottest teams in NBA playoff history. Prior to Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks had won 13 consecutive playoff games, the second longest streak in NBA history behind only the 2017 Golden State Warriors. That team, led by Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, won 15 consecutive games.
Fans were upset when they heard that Donald Trump would be attending Game 3 due to the fact that an acting commander in chief has never attended an NBA Finals game and because of the immense security measures that would’ve come with it.
Well, Trump attended Game 3 anyways, sending Madison Square Garden and the areas outside of it into a security frenzy starting in the afternoon.
People on social media thought Trump shouldn’t attend because the Knicks vibes were at an all-time high. His attendance also meant the cancellation of all watch parties and celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden, which fans weren’t happy about.
Even before the game tipped off, fans vehemently booed Donald Trump when he was shown during the national anthem.
Trump booed very loudly here at MSG pic.twitter.com/IeQwwqGtop
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) June 9, 2026
With Donald Trump in attendance, the Knicks officially went on to lose Game 3, 115-111. Victor Wembanyama recorded 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three blocked shots in the victory while shooting 11-of-18 from the field and 8-of-9 from the free throw line. Stephon Castle added 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists for the Spurs.
Jalen Brunson recorded 32 points with five rebounds and five assists, but struggled shooting once again at just 11-of-25 from the field. Karl-Anthony Towns also struggled in Game 3, finishing with 11 points, eight rebounds, and three steals on 4-of-10 shooting.
Well, after the game, here’s a look at some reactions around the sports world:
With Donald Trump in attendance, the New York Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak has come to an end, the 2nd longest streak in NBA history. It's New York's first loss in 46 days.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) June 9, 2026
Trump shows up and Knicks lose their 13 win streak #noticing pic.twitter.com/f40xGYQYFQ
— Isaac (@wh0isemeka) June 9, 2026
Trump jinxed the Knicks by going to their game. He has been touting (bone) Spurs for years! https://t.co/qC7L5AR1iE
— Scott Herber (@garberboy72) June 9, 2026
MASE says if the New York Knicks lose game 3 against the San Antonio spurs it’s going to be Donald trump fault because he’s messing up the vibes the city has going on pic.twitter.com/rihkPQIUzx
— joebuddenclips/fanpage (@Thechat101) June 8, 2026
With Donald Trump in attendance, the New York Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak has come to an end, the 2nd longest streak in NBA history. It's New York's first loss in 46 days.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) June 9, 2026
REP. @AOC on Trump going to the Knicks game even though fans don’t want him there: “It has already been a vibe killer, because now MSG has to shut down the watch parties… sometimes you decide not to go to things so other people can enjoy it.” pic.twitter.com/C1Q4u9yeZs
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) June 8, 2026
Knicks on a 13 game win streak
Trump decides to attend the game
Knicks lose
Coincidence? pic.twitter.com/JDohO6xqRV
— Boring_Business (@BoringBiz_) June 9, 2026
trump with maybe the most impressive bad vibes move of my lifetime
— subscribe to the state of the league patreon (@JoestarJokic) June 8, 2026
Can Donald Trump ruin these Knicks vibes?@Timodc urges fans to lock in: "They should be focusing their anger on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how he's pretending to fall. That's where all of their focus should be." pic.twitter.com/fbSYKCDFUM
— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) May 29, 2026
Trump already horrendously fucking up the vibes expeditiously enough then you have to see a photo like this https://t.co/R4Bda2R14S
— Cute Club (@thecutestclub) June 8, 2026
Game 4 of the NBA Finals will be Wednesday night back at Madison Square Garden at 8:30PM EST.
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