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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 10
Trump Skips NBA Finals Game 4 as MSG Keeps Several-Block Security Zone
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 10

Trump Skips NBA Finals Game 4 as MSG Keeps Several-Block Security Zone

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 10

Summary

  • Game 4 at Madison Square Garden will proceed without Donald Trump, who is not expected to attend because of scheduling conflicts and obligations, according to ESPN.
  • Several-block "frozen zone" restrictions will still remain around the arena, preserving the heightened screening and street closures that disrupted fans, workers and media during Game 3.
  • Madison Square Garden Sports blasted Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Tisch as "party poopers," saying the closures will hurt nearby small businesses and curb Knicks victory celebrations outside the arena.
  • San Antonio's 115-111 Game 3 win cut New York's series lead to 2-1, leaving the Knicks a chance Wednesday to take a 3-1 edge back to San Antonio.

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Amidst health scrutiny, what message does a president's high-profile sports appearance send about their fitness for office?