New York shifted Knicks watch-party plans away from Madison Square Garden after security concerns tied to President Trump’s attendance at Game 3. The move highlights how the Finals atmosphere collided with public-safety planning in Midtown.
The NYPD is keeping a security perimeter around Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals, even after the Game 3 restrictions that sparked a public clash between the city and MSG Sports.
New York leads the NBA Finals 2-1 after three games split across two arenas, and Game 4 at Madison Square Garden could decide whether the Knicks stay in control or the Spurs even the series.
Spurs center Luke Kornet has built a small but memorable public persona through travel and church posts on Medium. With San Antonio facing the Knicks in the NBA Finals in New York, that hobby fits neatly into the setting, even as the exact Sunday stop remains unconfirmed.
President Donald Trump says he will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, a first for a sitting U.S. president and a visit that will reshape security and arrival plans for ticket holders.