The New York Knicks suffered a loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, falling to the San Antonio Spurs and ending their 13-game winning streak in the postseason. The game, held at Madison Square Garden, saw Spurs’ player Victor Wembanyama making significant plays during the second quarter.

Knicks coach Mike Brown expressed discontent with the refereeing, pointing to an imbalance in the number of free throw attempts between the two teams. Meanwhile, fans and online commentators speculated on other reasons for the Knicks’ defeat, with some blaming the presence of President Trump at the event.

This marked the first occasion a sitting president attended an NBA Finals game. The presence of Trump stirred the crowd, who reportedly booed loudly when he appeared on the jumbotron during the national anthem. Sports journalist Albert Samaha noted the crowd’s reaction was even more intense than when the Spurs entered the court.

President Trump addressed the media afterward, stating, “It was, I think, mostly cheers. It was loud, and very enthusiastic.” NPR’s Michel Martin discussed the atmosphere at the game with Samaha, covering New York City’s reception of Trump and expectations for the upcoming Game 4.

For a more detailed conversation, you can listen to the full interview with Albert Samaha by accessing the audio player above.