Did Donald Trump fall asleep during NBA Finals after being booed? ‘Wake TF up’
The president was at Madison Square Garden on Monday.
Ryan Cooper 
Madison Square Garden played host to an unforgettable Monday night as President Donald Trump became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game. The atmosphere was charged, with fans audibly booing the president when he appeared on the arena video boards during the national anthem.
Game 3 Action
On the court, Victor Wembanyama put on a masterclass, recording 32 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. His performance propelled the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-111 victory, narrowing the Knicks' series lead to 2-1. The loss snapped the Knicks' impressive 13-game winning streak—the second-longest in NBA postseason history—and handed them their first defeat since April 23.
A Viral Moment
Despite the high-stakes environment, social media users were fixated on the president, specifically regarding footage that appeared to show him falling asleep during the contest. The reaction was swift, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez chiming in on social media with a blunt, 'Wake TF up.'
Setting the Scene
Trump viewed the game from the suite of Knicks owner James Dolan, joined by his granddaughter Kai, adviser Boris Epshteyn, and Cabinet secretaries Lee Zeldin, Sean Duffy, and Doug Burgum. He spent the opening quarter seated next to Dolan, later conversing with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman during the second quarter.
Following the game, Trump offered a different assessment of the crowd's reception while speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One. 'It was, I think, mostly cheers,' he stated, according to reporting from The Associated Press. 'It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.'
The Associated Press contributed to this report for 205focus.com.
