Updated
Updated · The Cut · Jun 9
Cardi B Says Trump's Knicks Finals Visit Killed the Vibe as New York's Lead Shrinks to 2-1
Updated
Updated · The Cut · Jun 9

Cardi B Says Trump's Knicks Finals Visit Killed the Vibe as New York's Lead Shrinks to 2-1

3 articles · Updated · The Cut · Jun 9

Summary

  • Cardi B said Donald Trump’s presence at Monday’s Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game made Madison Square Garden feel “kind of dark,” comparing it to “the principal” being in the building.
  • Trump’s attendance triggered heavy security, hour-plus entry delays and a canceled watch party over safety concerns, which many fans said undercut the celebratory mood before tipoff.
  • The Knicks then lost 115-111 to the Spurs, ending a 13-game winning streak and trimming New York’s best-of-seven Finals lead to 2-1.
  • Cardi B, who performed at halftime and attended with her 4-year-old son Wave, later joked that Trump “probably was” bad luck and urged fans to join a pregame prayer circle before Wednesday’s Game 4.

Insights

After a celebrity-filled Game 3 was described as 'dark,' can the Knicks reclaim their home-court energy for a crucial Game 4 win?
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