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Knicks fans cleanse Madison Square Garden after Trump visit and Game 3 loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Knicks fans cleanse Madison Square Garden after Trump visit and Game 3 loss

Summary

Following the Knicks' narrow 111-115 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, fans gathered outside Madison Square Garden on June 9 to perform a cleanse with sage. This event occurred after President Trump attended the game, drawing boos from the crowd. In light of the loss, fans expressed their belief that Trump's presence contributed to a 'curse' on the team, leading them to organize a cleansing ritual ahead of Game 4 on June 10. Kazeem Famuyide prompted fans to join him for the sage cleanse on social media, aiming to shift the team's fortunes for the upcoming critical game.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks lose Game 3, ending a 13-game winning streak.
•Trump attends the game, receives negative reactions from fans.
•Fans organize sage cleansing outside Madison Square Garden.
•Kazeem Famuyide encourages fans to participate in the cleansing ritual.
•Game 4 is scheduled for June 10.

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11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans 'cleanse' MSG with sage after Trump visit, Game 3 loss

What they're saying

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Trying to restore its winning aura, Knicks fans "cleansed" Madison Square Garden with sage after a Game 3 loss to the Spurs and a visit by President Trump.
— Yahoo Sports

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