Frenzied Knicks fans flood Midtown after historic Game 4 comeback win at MSG
Gothamist • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Knicks completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history by overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, sparking massive celebrations around Madison Square Garden.
- Thousands of fans flooded the streets of Midtown Manhattan, causing significant traffic disruptions on Eighth Avenue and filling sidewalks and intersections near the arena.
- The celebrations turned unruly as some fans climbed on police vehicles, utility poles, and other cars, leading to multiple arrests and reports of property damage including a smashed taxi, ripped street signs, and a police van with a shattered windshield.
- The NYPD deployed hundreds of officers, including the Strategic Response Group, who used loudspeakers to disperse crowds obstructing roadways and warned of potential arrests for non-compliance.
- Authorities continue to assess the full extent of arrests and damages resulting from the post-game celebrations.