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Knicks Lose Game 3, Trump Presence Sparks “Trump Effect”

6/10/2026

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The Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs 115-111, ending a 13-game winning streak in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
President Donald Trump’s presence at Game 3 forced security lockdowns at Madison Square Garden, with a no-bag policy and street closures from West 30th to West 35th.
Fans booed President Donald Trump during the anthem, prompting memes blaming a ‘Trump curse’ and Governor Gavin Newsom to call the defeat the ‘Trump Effect.’

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The Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs 115-111, ending a 13-game winning streak in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
President Donald Trump’s presence at Game 3 forced security lockdowns at Madison Square Garden, with a no-bag policy and street closures from West 30th to West 35th.
Fans booed President Donald Trump during the anthem, prompting memes blaming a ‘Trump curse’ and Governor Gavin Newsom to call the defeat the ‘Trump Effect.’