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Trump Attends NBA Finals, 999-Fan Cap Triggers City Stream

6/12/2026

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President Donald Trump attended Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, first sitting U.S. president at an NBA Finals game.
Security rules imposed a 999-person cap and ticketed entry, canceling outdoor watch parties for Games 3 and 4.
Owner James Dolan blamed Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch for the cap, noting it limited fans.
The city streamed Game 4 free on about 2,000 LinkNYC kiosks citywide after the watch parties were canceled.

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President Donald Trump attended Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, first sitting U.S. president at an NBA Finals game.
Security rules imposed a 999-person cap and ticketed entry, canceling outdoor watch parties for Games 3 and 4.
Owner James Dolan blamed Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch for the cap, noting it limited fans.
The city streamed Game 4 free on about 2,000 LinkNYC kiosks citywide after the watch parties were canceled.