NYC cancels Knicks NBA Finals watch party over Trump visit as MSG fires back
The NYPD claims security for Trump's visit canceled the Plaza33 watch party, but MSG accuses local officials of pinning the decision on the White House.
TL;DR
- NYC canceled the Plaza33 outdoor watch party for Knicks' NBA Finals Game 3.
- The NYPD cited security for President Trump's visit as the reason for the cancellation.
- Madison Square Garden stated that the city's permitting office denied the permit, in consultation with the NYPD.
- MSG also noted that the White House confirmed the cancellation was not related to the President's visit.
- A previous watch party for Game 1 was described as rowdy.