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Overview
- The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115–111 Monday, cutting New York's series lead to 2–1 as Victor Wembanyama scored 32 points with eight rebounds and six assists.
- President Donald Trump, invited by Knicks owner James L. Dolan, became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game and drew loud boos when his image appeared on the arena scoreboard.
- The U.S. Secret Service, the FBI and the NYPD imposed heightened measures around Madison Square Garden including bag bans, perimeter fencing, street closures and TSA-style screenings that created long entry lines and delayed fans.
- Officials moved or canceled the usual outdoor fan viewing party near the Garden and directed fans to Bryant Park while many ticket buyers faced steep prices and access disruptions.
- Game 4 is scheduled at Madison Square Garden on June 10 and city and federal security plans for that outing will be watched for further logistical impacts on fans and the Finals schedule.