New York City is often said to be the center of the universe, and last night, at least in the sporting world, it was. Madison Square Garden hosted Game 3 of the NBA Finals, its first finals game in 27 years. President Donald Trump attended the game, as well as every celebrity in the tristate area, it seemed, and any fan who could afford a five-figure ticket.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Jattvibe News had correspondents inside and outside the building to capture the scene. Read more about it below and, as always, on the Jattvibe News website. NBA FinalsGame 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals was literally unlike any other in league history.In addition to the New York Knicks playing in the championship round for the first time this century, Trump attended last night’s game, becoming the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals matchup. (Fans booed him mercilessly when he was shown on the video screen during the national anthem.)The combination of immense anticipation plus Trump’s presence created a unique atmosphere at Madison Square Garden. Fans who paid thousands of dollars for tickets waited in lines that stretched New York City streets to accommodate the security presence that Trump requires.Players themselves were required to undergo extra security measures when arriving at the arena, but the Knicks — who lost for the first time in 46 days — say the added pomp and circumstance played no role in their performance.“It is what it is. This is the NBA Finals,” New York head coach Mike Brown said about the heightened atmosphere. “There’s going to be a lot of distractions, and you’ve just got to, as best you can, block them out and go play the game.”He added, in regard to the fans: “The energy around the city, the energy around the building, it’s off the charts. You love it.”A full house at Madison Square Garden during game three of the NBA Finals.Al Bello / Getty ImagesJattvibe News spoke with fans heading into Game 3, and all said they spent between $1,350 and $20,000 for seats.“I’ve been a Knicks fan ever since I moved to the U.S. when I was 9 years old,” said business owner Cara Swaby, who had seats near the courtside that cost $20,000. “I used to watch Patrick Ewing and John Starks.”On the San Antonio Spurs’ side, they didn’t find the noise or the environment daunting. In fact, how did San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama prepare for the game? He went to a New York City park, sat on a bench and drew a sketch of a statue standing in front of him.Then he came out and had his best game of the series: 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks — in a Spurs win.World Cup CountdownLeading up to the 2026 World Cup, we’re counting down 26 players to watch. Today’s entry is Canada’s Alphonso Davies.Canada is more known for hockey than soccer, but don’t get it twisted — this is a legitimate World Cup squad that could surprise this summer. Alphonso Davies, one of the best defensive players in the world, is a major reason why. The 25-year-old began his career with the MLS’ Vancouver Whitecaps, where he was the first player born in the 2000s to play in a game.In 2019, he made the move to the Bundesliga’s Bayern Munich for a then-record MLS transfer fee and helped deliver a Champions League title just one year later. He’s been a star for the perennial European powers ever since. Alphonso Davies of Canada controls the ball during a match against Mexico on March 20.Michael Owens / Getty ImagesDavies will be integral at left back for Canada … if he can get on the field. A hamstring injury suffered against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinal on May 6 will keep him out “several weeks,” according to the team. The setback is on top of an ACL tear he sustained in 2025 that forced him to miss most of this past season. Will that lack of recent game experience plague him in the World Cup?Canada needs Davies to be physically fit to have a chance at advancing deep in the tournament. If he misses any time, they’ll turn to forward Jonathan David and midfielder Ismaël Koné to step up and lead the team on the world stage.Yesterday’s entry was Turkey’s Kenan Yildiz. Read about him here.What We’re ReadingOur own Amina Kilpatrick spoke to fans outside Madison Square Garden and at the watch party in Bryant Park to see how New Yorkers celebrated the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance in 27 years.Also, our Rohan Nadkarni reported from the Knicks’ locker room, where players said the Game 3 circus wasn’t the reason for their first loss in more than a month.Finally, our Tim Rohan reported from the Spurs’ side, after San Antonio looked calm and collected in a very hostile MSG environment.Jattvibe Sports ranked the World Cup groups. Who’s in the toughest group? Who got the easiest draw?Cristian Roldan, a talented midfielder, chose to play for the U.S. men’s national team at the World Cup over Guatemala and El Salvador. Jattvibe took a closer look at why. What We’re WatchingEach of the first three Stanley Cup Final games have involved lots of scoring and epic comebacks. Game 2 went to overtime. Game 3 went to double overtime. What will Game 4 bring? Triple overtime? Also, can Carolina even the series on the road?Get to a TV and settle in, because this promises to be an exciting game no matter what.All times are Eastern:7 p.m.: Atlanta Dream vs. Chicago Sky, on ESPN8 p.m.: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes, on ABCThat’s it for now! We’ll be back tomorrow.