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Spurs Edge Knicks 115-111; Trump Booed, Cardi B Performs

6/10/2026

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Summary

Trump Booed

Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 in Game 3, trimming the series lead to 2-1.
President Donald Trump attended the game, first sitting U.S. president at an NBA Finals, and was booed.
Security included street closures, pedestrian limits, and hour-long entry lines.
Cardi B performed “Bodega Baddie” and “Bodak Yellow” at halftime.
She said Trump’s presence felt “dark,” praised the Knicks, and asked fans to join a prayer circle before Game 4 on June 10.

Summary

Knicks Lead

Knicks entered Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals with a 2-0 lead, first since 1999.
Game 3, the first NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in 27 years, saw cheapest tickets top $11,000.
Rapper Cardi B’s halftime show was omitted from the ABC broadcast, shown only as a silent clip, while the full set streamed on NBA League Pass.
The Little Miss Drama tour ended on April 18 in Atlanta, grossing over $70 million.

History

Historical Context

After the lockout-shortened 1998-99 season, the San Antonio Spurs, led by coach Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan, captured their first title by defeating the eighth-seed New York Knicks 4-1, drawing a record 39,554 fans at the Alamodome. The two franchises met again in the 2026 Finals, echoing the 1999 showdown and the Spurs’ later dynasty of championships in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014.

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Trump Booed

Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 in Game 3, trimming the series lead to 2-1.
President Donald Trump attended the game, first sitting U.S. president at an NBA Finals, and was booed.
Security included street closures, pedestrian limits, and hour-long entry lines.
Cardi B performed “Bodega Baddie” and “Bodak Yellow” at halftime.
She said Trump’s presence felt “dark,” praised the Knicks, and asked fans to join a prayer circle before Game 4 on June 10.

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