The New York Knicks asked fans attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals to arrive at least two hours before tipoff. The team also advised fans to bring as little as possible to Madison Square Garden.
The reason, according to ESPN, was enhanced security measures put in place because President Donald Trump planned to attend the game.
The Knicks issued the warning directly to fans. No further details were provided about the specific security procedures that would be in place or which agencies were involved in the planning.
Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden is a high-profile setting under any circumstances. A presidential visit adds a layer of logistics that falls outside the normal game-day operation for the arena and the team.
The warning to arrive two hours early suggests that entry screening would take longer than usual. Fans who showed up at their normal time risked delays getting to their seats before tipoff.
No other details about Trump's attendance, such as where he would be seated or whether he had attended previous games in the series, were included in the available reporting.
