Key facts
- President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
- Fans booed Trump when he appeared on the Jumbotron.
- The NYPD banned outdoor watch parties due to security concerns.
- Enhanced security measures led to longer entry waits for fans.
- The San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 115-111.
President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended the event. Upon his appearance on the Jumbotron during the national anthem, Trump was met with loud boos from the sell-out crowd. He was a guest of Knicks president James Dolan. The increased security measures for the presidential visit led to the New York Police Department banning traditional outdoor watch parties and caused longer entry waits for fans. Trump commented that he thought the crowd's reaction was "very good." The Spurs won the game 115-111, cutting the Knicks' series lead to 2-1. The event also drew other celebrities and highlighted Trump's complex relationship with his hometown of New York.