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The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs have reached the NBA Finals, with Knicks coach Mike Brown on the cusp of his first championship after years as an assistant and head coach. He credits Gregg Popovich's mentorship and humor as shaping his approach.
The Knicks have reached the NBA Finals after a 105-95 win over the Spurs, driving a citywide surge in premium Knicks merchandise and vintage gear as celebrities and executives attend the games.
President Donald Trump is attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. Security around Madison Square Garden is heightened, with a no-bag policy and TSA-style screening. Fans are urged to arrive early as authorities coordinate a large safety perimeter around the venue.
President Donald Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, prompting large security measures, street closures and a no-bag policy that canceled an outdoor watch party. The Knicks have a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs and face strong ticket resale prices as the city hosts its first finals game since 1999.
Security around Madison Square Garden has intensified as the Knicks push toward their first NBA title since 1973, with a presidential attendance adding layers of perimeter controls, TSA-style screenings, and watch-party changes across New York City.
The Knicks trail 2-1 in the NBA Finals as San Antonio holds a 115-111 edge after Game 3, with Victor Wembanyama delivering a standout performance for the Spurs and Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby powering the Knicks in a tense, near-miss at Madison Square Garden.
The San Antonio Spurs have cut the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1 with a 115-111 win. Critics point to 24 free-throw attempts by the Spurs in the second half, compared with 8 for New York. Victor Wembanyama contributed 32 points as San Antonio’s victory shifts momentum in the NBA Finals.
Trump has attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden amid heightened security. Counter-drone measures are in place, and fans are urged to arrive early. The Spurs have defeated the Knicks 115-111, narrowing the series lead to 2-1.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defends record ticket prices and discusses Iran’s participation amid a ticketing controversy and visa issues surrounding a Somali referee. He says FIFA is relaxed about investigations and highlights the tournament’s scale and development work.
New York City officials have cancelled an outdoor Knicks watch party near Madison Square Garden amid crowd-control measures for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Mayor Mamdani blames the team owner and security concerns, while MSG disputes the rationale, saying only a scaled-down, ticketed event was approved. Fans reacted with celebrations and complaints from nearby businesses as security remains a flashpoint.
Video shows an egg being thrown at Victor Wembanyama outside a New York hotel as he returns after San Antonio’s Game 4 loss to New York. He confronts a taunter; 56 people are in police custody for charges including assault and disorderly conduct amid celebrations in the city.
The Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals have surged in viewership, with Game 4 drawing 20.9 million viewers—the most for a Finals Game 4 since 1998. Through four games, the series averages 19.6 million, up 116% from last year, driven by New York’s market, Victor Wembanyama, and dramatic finishes. The Knicks can clinch the title in San Antonio.
The Knicks have staged a historic comeback to beat the Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, closing to 3-1 in the series. OG Anunoby scored the decisive tip-in, delivering a moment fans will remember for years as New York mounts pressure heading into Game 5 in San Antonio.