The New York Knicks are upping security at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8 in anticipation of President Donald Trump attending the matchup.
The team made the announcement on Saturday, June 6 after beating the San Antonio Spurs twice in Texas to go up in the series 2-0. Security officials are working with the United States Secret Service to implement “TSA-style screening procedures” for entry into the famed arena.
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In a statement, the team said these measures are being made because officials “want to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all ticket holders by sharing important security procedures that will be in place.”
The statement outlined that “a strict no-bag policy will be in effect, and fans should make every effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum.”
The Knicks are encouraging fans to arrive to the game at least two hours ahead of the 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff time.
Celebrities like Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller have been at Madison Square Garden cheering for the Knicks throughout the season. New York has won 13 straight playoff games and is in the Finals for the first time since 1999.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MSG to implement TSA-like security for Trump visit to NBA Finals Game 3