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Fans gather at Madison Square Garden for NBA Finals Game 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:49 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Fans gather at Madison Square Garden for NBA Finals Game 3

Summary

Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs began at 8:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. The atmosphere in New York City was electric, with fans chanting for former Knicks player Jeremy Lin and display performances occurring outside the venue. Attendees included notable figures like Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside a significant police presence ensuring security at the arena. As fans prepared for the game, chants echoed throughout Midtown Manhattan, reflecting a city excited about the possibility of breaking a 53-year championship drought for the Knicks.

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Key Details

•Game 3 started at Madison Square Garden at 8:30 p.m.
•Fans chanted for Jeremy Lin and carried signs of support.
•Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the game.
•A strong police presence and security measures were in place.
•This is the first NBA Finals in New York City since 1999.

Latest Updates

10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Game 3 of the NBA Finals began at 8:30 p.m. and New York City was hours early

What they're saying

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A man on roller skates dressed head-to-toe in Knicks orange and blue spins two basketballs: one on the fingers of his left hand, the other atop the unmistakable red of a “Make America Great Again” flag mounted on a white pole. Across the street, no more than 30 yards away, chants for former Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin erupt from The Rutherford’s rooftop bar. Lin is one of several guests of ...
— Yahoo Sports

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