Trump's Knicks watch ends streak as Mets playoff past resurfaces
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026, where the Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs 115-111. The defeat broke the Knicks' 13-game winning streak. CNN analyst Harry Enten referenced the 2006 Mets playoff loss, suggesting Trump's presence might be viewed as a bad omen for New York teams. Trump was booed during the national anthem, and former Trump aide Alyssa Farah Griffin expressed concerns about his attendance affecting the game. The historic Mets moment involved Trump’s presence in a now-infamous photo, paralleling the current Knicks' setback.
- •Knicks' winning streak ends at 13 games.
- •Spurs defeat Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals Game 3.
- •Harry Enten links Trump's attendance to sports curses.
- •Trump booed during national anthem at Madison Square Garden.
- •2006 Mets loss remains a significant New York sports moment.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Who’s in the Background of That Photo?’ CNN’s Harry Enten Cites Crushing 2006 Mets Playoff Loss to Suggest Trump Is Bad Luck
"CNN data analyst Harry Enten reached all the way back to a 2006 New York Mets playoff game to suggest that President Donald Trump is a curse on New York sports teams.
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