Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 9
Jaylen Brown Jokes Trump Slept Through Knicks' 115-111 Finals Loss
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 9

Jaylen Brown Jokes Trump Slept Through Knicks' 115-111 Finals Loss

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 9

Summary

  • Jaylen Brown mocked Donald Trump after viral clips from Madison Square Garden appeared to show the president with his eyes closed during Knicks-Spurs Game 3, saying, “He fell asleep, not surprised by that.”
  • Trump’s Monday appearance had already drawn extra security, crowd reaction and heavy online attention, turning his courtside presence into a parallel storyline during the NBA Finals game.
  • San Antonio beat New York 115-111 behind Victor Wembanyama’s 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks, trimming the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1.
  • Madison Square Garden hosted its first NBA Finals home game in 27 years, and the tighter series now shifts to Game 4 there on Wednesday night.

Insights

Did the spectacle of a presidential visit contribute to the Knicks' stunning home loss, ending their playoff winning streak?
With $60,000 courtside seats and presidential security, are the NBA Finals becoming inaccessible for the average fan?