NBA Finals excitement builds as Knicks host Spurs in Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:52 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Game 3 of the NBA Finals is underway at Madison Square Garden, marking the first Finals game held there since 1999. The New York Knicks, currently leading the series 2-0 and on a 14-game playoff winning streak, seek their first championship since 1973. NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged the unprecedented excitement in New York, amplified by the visit of President Donald Trump, a noted Knicks supporter. Enhanced security measures were implemented for the event, requiring fans to arrive early. Silver remarked on the community spirit fostered by the Finals, even with the FIFA World Cup approaching.
- •Knicks lead the series 2-0 against Spurs with Game 3 in progress.
- •First Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999.
- •Adam Silver impressed by excitement surrounding the Finals.
- •President Donald Trump attends as a guest of Knicks owner James Dolan.
- •Increased security measures required fans to arrive early.
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — NBA boss Silver amazed at New York excitement for Finals
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — NBA's Adam Silver calls President Donald Trump 'genuine' New York Knicks fan
"NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Monday he has never seen New York so excited about any event as he has the NBA Finals as he welcomed US President Donald Trump.Silver spoke just before the start of game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where the Finals had not been played since 1999 and where the Knicks, leading the series 2-0 and on a 14-game playoff win streak, seek their first NBA crown since 1973.
"President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of NBA Finals as guest of New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Here's what commissioner Adam Silver said.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:52 AMNBA boss Silver amazed at New York excitement for Finals
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Monday he has never seen New York so excited about any event as he has the NBA Finals as he welcomed US President Donald Trump.Silver spoke just before the start of game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where the Finals had not been played since 1999 and where the Knicks, leading the series 2-0 and on a 14-game playoff win streak, seek their first NBA crown since 1973.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:50 AMNBA's Adam Silver calls President Donald Trump 'genuine' New York Knicks fan
President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of NBA Finals as guest of New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Here's what commissioner Adam Silver said.
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