Trump comments – After the New York Knicks took a 2-0 lead in the 2026 NBA Finals with a 105-104 Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, June 5, President Trump said he plans to attend Game 3 and pushed back on complaints about high ticket prices, saying, “that’s the
Outside Madison Square Garden on Friday night, New York fans filled the streets to celebrate a victory that came down to the final seconds. Police stood by as celebration voices rose through the city, with chants of “Knicks in Four!” cutting through the noise.
The Knicks had just secured a 105-104 win over the Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals on Friday, June 5, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. The game turned after New York weathered a late San Antonio surge in the fourth quarter, refusing to let the Spurs’ rally carry them past the line.
Karl-Anthony Towns paced New York with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges each scored 20 points, helping the Knicks hold on when the pressure ratcheted up.
In San Antonio, the finish carried an extra sting for the Spurs: Victor Wembanyama missed a potential game-winner. With that miss hanging over the closing moments, New York’s streets turned from anticipation into release.
Earlier on, excitement in New York was matched by a public viewing setup. Fans were offered the chance to attend watch parties outside Madison Square Garden and at SummerStage in Central Park in New York on Friday night, giving supporters a place to gather and share the outcome as it landed.
The Knicks’ momentum also arrived alongside a presidential visit promise. President Trump, who said he plans to attend NBA Finals Game 3, was asked about high ticket prices for the NBA Finals. His response was blunt: “that’s the way life is, you know?”
By midnight. one message seemed to dominate both the streets and the sports conversation: the series isn’t just moving forward—it’s becoming harder to ignore. New York’s celebration followed a Game 2 win decided late after Wembanyama’s miss. while Trump’s comments about ticket prices landed right as fans showed up anyway—ready to spend their energy on Game 3.
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lol outside MSG on Friday night and he’s still talking tickets?
I mean “that’s the way life is” doesn’t exactly fix the prices tho. Like people can’t just will money into existence. Also Knicks in Four?? idk I barely watch anymore.
Wait so Trump is gonna attend Game 3 but then the article acts like it’s some random street festival? Like I get Knicks win and everyone’s chanting, but what does that have to do with ticket prices. And Karl-Anthony Towns 21 and 13?? that’s a lot but I’m confused, because Spurs always have a guy who hits the game winner so how’d Wemby miss again?
High ticket prices are outta control, period. But Trump saying it’s just life… ok sure. Meanwhile they’re saying police stood by while people celebrated, so like was that necessary or is that just how they do things in NYC now? I’m not even sure he said Game 3 or Game 2, the article jumps around. Knicks better win though because every time I hear Wembanyama missed something I assume it’s rigged or whatever, sorry.