Trump booed at NBA Finals as late-night hosts critique his performance
Rolling Stone • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
During game three of the NBA Finals, President Donald Trump was met with boos while attending the New York Knicks' match against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. Late-night hosts, including Desi Lydic from The Daily Show and Jimmy Kimmel, ridiculed him for allegedly jinxing the Knicks after he appeared to fall asleep during the game. Observers noted the tension in the arena as Trump faced backlash from the crowd. Game three's outcome remains uncertain as the match progresses.
- •Trump attended NBA Finals game three at Madison Square Garden.
- •He received boos from the audience during the match.
- •Late-night hosts critiqued him for jinxing the Knicks.
- •The Knicks are playing against the San Antonio Spurs.
- •The game status is ongoing with no final score reported.
- 7:42 AMRolling Stone — Late-Night Hosts Take Aim at Trump’s Knicks Game Appearance: ‘He Hit Them With a Jinx’ - Rolling Stone
- 4:07 AMDeadline — Late-Night Hosts Dunk On Trump For Falling Asleep During NBA Finals & “Jinxing” New York Knicks - Deadline
"Late-night hosts took aim at Donald Trump's appearance at the NBA Finals on Monday night, joking that the president jinxed the Knicks.
"The President received a dunking from late-night hosts including The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic and Jimmy Kimmel.
Sources
External links- Rolling StoneJun 10, 2026, 7:42 AMLate-Night Hosts Take Aim at Trump’s Knicks Game Appearance: ‘He Hit Them With a Jinx’ - Rolling Stone
Late-night hosts took aim at Donald Trump's appearance at the NBA Finals on Monday night, joking that the president jinxed the Knicks.
- DeadlineJun 10, 2026, 4:07 AMLate-Night Hosts Dunk On Trump For Falling Asleep During NBA Finals & “Jinxing” New York Knicks - Deadline
The President received a dunking from late-night hosts including The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic and Jimmy Kimmel.
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