President Donald Trump was loudly booed when shown on the Madison Square Garden video boards before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. His attendance, the first by a sitting president at an NBA Finals game, brought heightened security and the cancellation of an outdoor watch party.
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Jalen Brunson hit the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left as the Knicks beat the Spurs 105-104 to take a 2-0 NBA Finals lead. New York returns to Madison Square Garden two wins from its first championship since 1973.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation (MSG) has recently come under fire for using facial recognition technology to bar lawyers suing the company from attending events at its venues, prompting New York Attorney General Letitia James to send a letter requesting information regarding its use of the technology. MSG Executive Chairman and CEO James Dolan has defended the company's right to determine who is allowed to enter its venues, while civil rights advocates argue that the ban could discourage attorneys from taking on cases. The Attorney General's office is continuing to investigate the matter to ensure that MSG is in compliance with civil rights laws.