Daijiworld Media Network – New York

New York, Jun 9: US President Donald Trump was loudly booed by sections of the crowd at Madison Square Garden after appearing on the arena’s giant screens during the national anthem ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks on Monday night.

The reaction came as thousands of fans gathered for the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. While some spectators applauded, a significant section of the crowd responded with boos when Trump's image was shown before tip-off.

The high-profile game attracted several celebrities, political figures and sports personalities. The atmosphere remained charged throughout the evening as the Spurs defeated the Knicks 115-111 to cut New York’s lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven championship series.

The incident added a political dimension to one of the biggest sporting events in the United States, with videos of the crowd's reaction quickly circulating across social media platforms. Trump has frequently drawn mixed reactions at major sporting events, reflecting the deep political divisions that continue to shape public opinion across the country.