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Knicks fans jeer Donald Trump at NBA Finals Game 3 in New York

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Knicks fans jeer Donald Trump at NBA Finals Game 3 in New York

Summary

During Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, Donald Trump faced heavy boos from Knicks fans as he was shown on the jumbotron. Trump, a former New York resident, was met with jeers reminiscent of the hostility directed at rival teams. The crowd of nearly 20,000 responded positively when cameras shifted to Knicks star Jalen Brunson. This is the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance since the Bill Clinton presidency, leading the series 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs. Security concerns reportedly prompted the cancellation of a watch party outside Madison Square Garden.

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By the Numbers

•Trump was booed when shown on the jumbotron.
•The Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-0 against the Spurs.
•Chants of 'USA, USA' filled Madison Square Garden.
•A planned watch party outside the arena was canceled due to security concerns.
•This is the Knicks' first finals appearance since the 1990s.

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1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Fans Jeer Donald Trump At Star-Studded NBA Finals Game 3 In New York

What they're saying

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With calls of American “resilience and unity” this 250th birthday and chants of “USA, USA” from the the crowd of nearly 20,000 in a packed Madison Square Garden for tonight’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Donald Trump learned how Knicks fans really felt about him. The one-time New York resident was loudly and vigorously …
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