Madison Square Garden crowd boos Trump before Game 3 of NBA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:44 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Donald Trump experienced a mixed reception from the crowd at Madison Square Garden before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. He was booed loudly when shown on video screens prior to tip-off, despite a brief cheering segment during the national anthem. Trump attended the game as a guest of Knicks owner James Dolan and was seen in Dolan's suite with several associates. The Knicks lead the series 2-0, with a favorable record for teams in that position historically. Security was tight, with a large police and Secret Service presence around the arena in anticipation of Trump's visit.
- •Trump was booed and cheered at MSG before Game 3.
- •He attended the game as a guest of James Dolan.
- •The Knicks lead the series 2-0 going into Game 3.
- •Security surrounding the venue was heightened for Trump's arrival.
- •Fans displayed mixed reactions, including protests outside the arena.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Donald Trump greeted with boos at Madison Square Garden during NBA Finals Game 3
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Here’s how MSG crowd greeted Trump before Game 3 of NBA finals
"Trump watched alongside his granddaughter, Kai Trump, as the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks in their hometown 115-111.
"Donald Trump was favored to be booed at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and indeed he was.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:38 AMDonald Trump greeted with boos at Madison Square Garden during NBA Finals Game 3
Trump watched alongside his granddaughter, Kai Trump, as the San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks in their hometown 115-111.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:44 AMHere’s how MSG crowd greeted Trump before Game 3 of NBA finals
Donald Trump was favored to be booed at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and indeed he was.
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