NBA: Donald Trump's presence prompts high security at New York game

The presence of U.S. President Donald Trump at the NBA finals game in New York has prompted authorities to implement extensive security measures around Madison Square Garden. The president's attendance at the third game of the finals between the Knicks and the Spurs on Monday evening necessitated a considerable security operation.

A wide security perimeter has been set up in the vicinity of Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, near Penn Station. This heightened security follows a knife attack in the area on Sunday evening that injured six people, reportedly carried out by an individual described as unbalanced.

Ticket holders have been instructed by authorities to arrive at least two hours before the scheduled tip-off at 8:30 PM to undergo thorough security screenings, comparable to airport procedures. Bags will not be permitted inside the venue. Due to the presidential visit, no fan zones will be set up outside the arena, unlike during the first two games of the finals which saw large celebratory gatherings.

New York Police Chief Jessica Tisch issued a clear message: "Celebrate the Knicks, but avoid the Madison Square Garden area tonight if you do not have a ticket or another valid reason to be there." A security fence approximately three meters high has been erected around a section of the sports complex, and the Secret Service, responsible for the president's protection, has deployed a significant number of agents.

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The message is simple: celebrate the Knicks, but avoid the sector of Madison Square Garden this evening if you do not have a ticket or another valid reason to be there.