"Trump's curse broken": Was 'Pop Star' Taylor Swift the savior of New York? Named as the hero of a 29-point comeback victory

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The New York Knicks of the U.S. National Basketball Association (NBA) secured a stunning comeback victory, overturning a 29-point deficit. However, the spotlight fell not only on OG Anunoby (29), who hit the winning shot, but also on another figure at the center of the controversy: 'Pop Star' Taylor Swift (37).

U.S. media outlet Daily Beast reported on the 11th (Korean time) that "Taylor Swift helped New York break Trump's curse."

On this day, New York defeated the San Antonio Spurs in a thrilling comeback victory, 107-106, in the fourth game of the 2025-2026 NBA Finals (best-of-seven series) held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York State, U.S. With this win, New York improved its series record to 3 wins and 1 loss, leaving just one victory away from their first championship since 1973, 53 years ago.

Earlier, New York had secured both the first and second games played on the road, gaining a favorable position. However, they faced a crisis after losing Game 3, the first Finals game held in New York since 1999, ending a 27-year drought.

The issue was that U.S. President Donald Trump personally attended this game. Known as a New York fan, President Trump visited Madison Square Garden, leading to heightened security measures around the arena. Outdoor group cheering events scheduled near the venue were canceled, and police, security personnel, and iron fences were deployed throughout New York streets, creating an extremely tense atmosphere. New York fans faced significant inconvenience.

After New York lost, criticism against President Trump poured in. Following the conclusion of Game 3, Michael Che, a cast member of the U.S. comedy show 'Saturday Night Live,' fired back on social media, asking, "Did we really have to invite Trump?" Some New York fans, ahead of Game 4, burned herbs used in purification rituals outside the arena, claiming they needed to dispel "Trump's bad energy."

Famous actor Ben Stiller also expressed frustration, stating, "After losing Game 3, I went home with my wife and burned all the clothes I wore that day," adding, "I will never wear that foolish Finals shirt again."

In the end, President Trump did not appear at Game 4. Instead, the focus of New York fans' attention was global pop star Taylor Swift. Wearing a New York T-shirt, Swift sat in courtside seats and cheered for New York alongside other celebrities Alana Haim, Estelle Haim, and Mariska Hargitay.

Was it because Swift appeared as a 'victory fairy'? New York produced an unbelievable comeback victory. New York trailed by 27 points in the first half, and at one point in the third quarter, the score was 52-81, a staggering 29-point deficit, making defeat seem inevitable. However, New York players did not give up. Ace Jalen Brunson and Anunoby aggressively scored, leading the charge. The score gap quickly narrowed.

The best moment came at the final seconds. With New York trailing 105-106 just before the game ended, ace Jalen Brunson attempted a three-point shot from a long distance. The ball hit the front of the rim and bounced up. At that moment, a player jumped toward the ball. It was New York's Anunoby. Anunoby stretched out his right hand, lightly touching the ball, which then fell straight into the rim.

The clock on the scoreboard showed only 1.2 seconds remaining. Madison Square Garden erupted. New York players held off the final San Antonio attack to the very end, securing a miraculous victory. Swift could not hide her joy, raising both hands high.

Ben Stiller, who had been devastated by the Game 3 loss, roared alongside fellow actor Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet is also famous as a devoted New York fan. After the game, he was captured shouting, "Let's go, Knicks! Let's finish it in Game 5," drawing significant attention.

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