Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKnicks fans are engaging in various rituals, including burning sage outside Madison Square Garden, after a loss following Donald Trump's attendance, believing he brought "bad energy." Some fans and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attributed the Knicks' loss to Trump's presence, citing jinxes or distractions. A watch party in Bryant Park escalated into violence, resulting in five NYPD officers injured, 21 arrests, and property damage, including fans jumping on cars and chasing Spurs supporters. Actor Ben Stiller, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns condemned the violent behavior, urging fans to show respect and keep physicality on the court. Despite isolated incidents of violence, many fans are showing positive engagement, with one traveling from Europe and rapper Fat Joe describing the finals as a unifying event for New York City. In fullKnicks fans burning sage outside MSG ahead of Game 4 to purge the bad luck left behind from Trump’s attendanceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Knicks fans going to great lengths to rid Madison Square Garden of ‘Trump curse’
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKnicks fans are engaging in various rituals, including burning sage outside Madison Square Garden, after a loss following Donald Trump's attendance, believing he brought "bad energy." Some fans and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attributed the Knicks' loss to Trump's presence, citing jinxes or distractions. A watch party in Bryant Park escalated into violence, resulting in five NYPD officers injured, 21 arrests, and property damage, including fans jumping on cars and chasing Spurs supporters. Actor Ben Stiller, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns condemned the violent behavior, urging fans to show respect and keep physicality on the court. Despite isolated incidents of violence, many fans are showing positive engagement, with one traveling from Europe and rapper Fat Joe describing the finals as a unifying event for New York City. In fullKnicks fans burning sage outside MSG ahead of Game 4 to purge the bad luck left behind from Trump’s attendanceThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
