Trump attends and ’Nova Knicks' winning streak ends. Coincidence?

Key Points:

• The New York Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak ended with a 115-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, coinciding with President Donald Trump's attendance at Madison Square Garden, marking the first time a sitting president attended an NBA Finals game.
• Trump's presence caused logistical issues and was met with boos, though he ultimately watched the game from a suite and fell asleep during the match; Knicks coach Mike Brown attributed the loss partly to refereeing, highlighting a disparity in free throw attempts.
• Key Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart performed well, but Mikal Bridges struggled, while the Spurs showcased their star power with Victor Wembanyama scoring 32 points and strong contributions from De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle.
• Despite a late comeback effort led by Brunson, the Knicks could not overcome the Spurs' lead, who capitalized on a strong third quarter and early fourth quarter to secure the win and narrow the series.
• Knicks players acknowledged distractions but emphasized accountability and focus moving forward, with the series set to continue on Wednesday without Trump's presence, amid heightened fan emotions.