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Spurs Beat Knicks 115-111 as Trump's Visit Draws Boos at Madison Square Garden

Cardi B, who performed at halftime, said the arena 'felt a little dark' after heavy security and a booing crowd that many critics say overshadowed the game.

Cardi B performs during halftime between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game Three of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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Overview

  • The San Antonio Spurs won Game 3 of the NBA Finals 115-111, ending the Knicks' earlier run and shifting momentum in the series.
  • President Trump was shown on the arena screen and met with loud boos from the crowd, making his presence a focal point of postgame reaction.
  • Heightened Secret Service security and street closures around Madison Square Garden forced rerouting for some attendees and were cited as affecting the event's atmosphere.
  • Cardi B performed at halftime and later said MSG 'felt a little dark,' likened the mood to having a school principal present, agreed some fans called the visit 'bad luck,' and floated a prayer circle for the next game.
  • Fans, commentators, and some media figures tied the president's appearance to the tense atmosphere and the Knicks' loss, and the series now moves back to Madison Square Garden for the next game with no expectation that he will attend.