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Bloomberg Collides with Knicks Guard in NBA Finals Game 3.

6/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Michael Bloomberg posted on X after the incident, saying it was great to meet the Knicks’ homegrown star and urging him to call next time.
During the 2026 NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, Knicks guard Jose Alvarado collided with former mayor Michael Bloomberg courtside, who was reported fine.
U.S. President Donald Trump attended the game, prompting additional security screening and the cancellation of outside watch parties.
The Knicks lost 115-111, ending a 13-game winning streak and leaving the series at 2-1 in their favor.
Alvarado briefly checked on Bloomberg after the spill, with Bloomberg’s spokesperson later stating his only pain was the loss.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 George W. Bush became the first sitting president to attend a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, a venue that hosts about 320 events annually and has repeatedly staged NBA Finals. Since 2018 the arena has used facial-recognition cameras, a system widened in 2022 to block certain ticket-holders and cited in 2025 watch-list bans and a 2026 Wired probe.

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Story summary

Michael Bloomberg posted on X after the incident, saying it was great to meet the Knicks’ homegrown star and urging him to call next time.
During the 2026 NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, Knicks guard Jose Alvarado collided with former mayor Michael Bloomberg courtside, who was reported fine.
U.S. President Donald Trump attended the game, prompting additional security screening and the cancellation of outside watch parties.
The Knicks lost 115-111, ending a 13-game winning streak and leaving the series at 2-1 in their favor.
Alvarado briefly checked on Bloomberg after the spill, with Bloomberg’s spokesperson later stating his only pain was the loss.

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