Spurs and Knicks play NBA Finals Game 3 as President Trump attends

Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals was held at Madison Square Garden in New York, with the San Antonio Spurs facing the New York Knicks. President Donald Trump attended, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to watch an NBA Finals game. His presence prompted heightened security: the NYPD and Secret Service imposed a strict no‑bag policy, closed streets around the arena, and canceled the Knicks’ fan watch parties for the first two games.

Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox expressed confidence that his team can rebound from a 0‑2 deficit, saying, “We’ve lost a Game 1 at home and we’ve been able to fight back,” and urging an aggressive approach for Game 3. Fox highlighted his own improved performance, noting a 20‑point effort in Game 2 after a modest showing in Game 1. Both Fox and veteran Victor Wembanyama indicated the team is focused on the do‑or‑die contest despite the added security measures.