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Knicks Fans Sage Away 'Curse' After Trump's MSG Visit
10 Jun
Summary
- Fans gathered to cleanse Madison Square Garden with sage.
- President Trump attended Game 3, receiving boos from the crowd.
- The ritual followed a loss that snapped the Knicks' win streak.
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Knicks fans initiated a cleansing ritual outside Madison Square Garden using sage. This action followed the team's narrow 111-115 loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night, which ended a 13-game winning streak.
President Donald Trump, a New York City native, was present at Game 3. His appearance led to heightened security and long lines for attendees. Upon being shown on the video screens during the national anthem, Trump was met with loud boos from the crowd before cheers returned for the Knicks players.
After the game, some Knicks fans attributed the loss to a "curse" allegedly placed by Trump, prompting the sage cleansing to improve the team's outlook for Game 4. Kazeem Famuyide, a podcast host, rallied fans via social media to meet at Madison Square Garden for the ritual.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, President Trump is not expected to attend Game 4 due to scheduling conflicts.
